MOREHEAD, Ky. — The Rowan County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of a man found deceased inside a vehicle in the Walmart parking lot in Morehead on Saturday afternoon, October 24.
According to a press release issued by Rowan County Coroner John P. Northcutt, Morehead 911 received a call at approximately 2:30 p.m. reporting an unresponsive male inside a vehicle.
Officers with the Morehead Police Department, along with Rowan County Emergency Medical Services and the Morehead Fire Department, responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel determined that the individual was deceased and requested assistance from the Rowan County Coroner’s Office.
The deceased has been identified as Ronald Rust, 65, of Rowan County. Authorities confirmed that his next of kin has been notified.
According to the coroner's office, no foul play is suspected at this time.
The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation by Morehead Police Department Patrolman Wendall Mocabe and Rowan County Deputy Coroner Alex Hill.
No cause of death was provided in the press release.
The Morehead Minute will provide additional information if further details are released by authorities.
Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Mr. Rust during this difficult time.
Source: Rowan County Coroner’s Office, official press release issued by Coroner John P. Northcutt.