Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Pike County, Sunday

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A man died in a single-vehicle crash in Pike County Sunday afternoon.

Troopers with Kentucky State Police said the crash happened on Widows Branch in Phelps around 3:30 p.m.

The initial investigation determined Marty Blankenship was traveling west on Widows Branch when he lost control of his vehicle and hit a rock wall.

The Pike County Coroner’s Office pronounced Blankenship dead at the scene.

Troopers believe no drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash, but blood toxicology reports are pending.