Thomas E. Shepard dies in fatal Blair Community ATV crash
Fatal Blair Community ATV crash death of Thomas E. Shepard – Obituary
Thomas E. Shepard, a 75-year-old resident, was pronounced dead following an ATV accident in the Blair Community of Harlan County, Kentucky, on Saturday afternoon.
The Harlan County Coroner’s Office reported the incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m. Deputy Coroner Dale Halcomb responded to the scene and declared Shepard deceased at 4:28 p.m.
According to officials, Shepard appeared to lose control of his ATV while ascending a hill. The vehicle overturned, tragically rolling onto him.
Kentucky State Police are currently investigating the crash.