A 1-vehicle accident this morning (Wednesday, March 14, 2018) in Taylor County, KY claimed the life of an Elk Horn, KY man.

According to the Taylor Co. Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred at 8:01amET on Liberty Road. 63-year-old Bruce Rule was operating a 2002 Chevrolet S10 on Liberty Road and struck an icy spot, causing him to lose control of the vehicle, leave the roadway and strike a tree. Mr. Rule then continued on and began rolling over with the vehicle coming to rest on its top. Rule was pronounced deceased at the scene. There were no passengers and no other vehicles involved in the collision. No seat belt was in use. 

T.C. Deputy Rodney Cox investigated the accident. He was assisted at the scene by Taylor Co. Rescue and EMS, T.C. Coroner's Office and T.C. Deputy Bobby Gribbins.