GALLATIN COUNTY, Ky. — A man is dead after he drove off from law enforcement and was later hit by a pursuing deputy’s cruiser.
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This happened earlier this month in Gallatin County, Kentucky, according to WXIX and WLWT in Cincinnati.
An investigation from Kentucky State Police shows this started when a Gallatin County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a motorcycle around 7:45 p.m. on July 1.
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WXIX reported Wednesday that the motorcyclist, identified as 37-year-old Justin Hunt, disregarded the deputy’s orders and took off from the traffic stop, prompting a pursuit.
During the chase, Hunt lost control of his motorcycle while traveling on an “S curve” and went off the road, down into an embankment, WLWT reported.
A deputy chasing him tried to stop, but ended up hitting Hunt.
Hunt was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
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