KIMPER, Ky. (WMDJ) – An accident involving the use of an UTV has claimed the life of a Pike County man.

The accident happened early Sunday morning, April 21st, around 5:38 a.m. on Upper Johns Creek Road in Kimper.

According to Kentucky State Police, a Polaris UTV exited the roadway, over an embankment and struck a tree.

Michael Hardin, 34, of Kimper, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pike County Coroner’s Office. 38-year-old Kyle Hardin of Phelps was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The investigation is ongoing by KSP Accident Reconstructionist, Detective Jason Merlo. Detective Merlo was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel, Kimper Volunteer Fire Department, and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.