PAINTSVILLE, Ky. — Authorities have identified the Rowan County man who lost his life in a single-vehicle accident early Wednesday morning, October 28, in Johnson County.
According to WYMT, Paintsville Police identified the victim as Joshua Hogsten, 37.
Investigators reported that the accident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. along Kentucky Route 321, north of Paintsville.
Police say Hogsten's vehicle struck a rock cliff while traveling at a high rate of speed. The impact caused the vehicle to overturn multiple times.
Hogsten was transported to Paintsville ARH, where he was pronounced dead.
WSIP Radio in Paintsville initially reported that the accident occurred near the intersection of Kentucky Route 321 and U.S. Route 23, in the vicinity of Turner's Branch Hill. The station also reported that the vehicle caught fire following the crash.
Additional details surrounding the accident have not been released.
The Morehead Minute extends its condolences to the family and friends of Joshua Hogsten during this difficult time.
Sources: WYMT Mountain News and WSIP Radio, Paintsville, Kentucky.
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