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Police: Kentucky man found dead after becoming trapped under ATV

James E. Vaughn's body was found on Rufus Mills Ridge in the Barbourville area, the Knox County, KY Sheriff's Office said.

KNOX COUNTY, Kentucky — A man was found dead after being trapped under an ATV, the Knox County Sheriff's Office said. 

Dispatchers received a call Saturday morning regarding a dead body being found, according to KCSO. 

Family members said they hadn't heard from the man, 59-year-old James E. Vaughn, since 2 p.m. Friday. Vaughn told them he was off to get lumber, KCSO said. 

The family searched for Vaughn all night and found him on Rufus Mills Ridge off of Kentucky Route 11 in the Barbourville area, according to KCSO. 

KNKOX COUNTY KY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Saturday July 20, 2024 On Saturday morning July 20, 2024, Knox...

Posted by Knox County, Ky Sheriff's Department on Saturday, July 20, 2024

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