Floyd County man killed in rollover crash involving off-road vehicle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Indiana Conservation officers are investigating after a Floyd County man was killed in a rollover crash involving a off-road vehicle Thursday afternoon.

Indiana Conservation Officers and the Floyd County Sheriff's Department responded to the accident in the 4400 block of Skyline Drive shortly after 4 p.m., according to news release.

Officers found Thomas Sonne, 69, of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, unresponsive in the roadway when they arrived on scene, according to Indiana DNR.

Police believe Sonne struck a guardrail, before the vehicle overturned and ejected him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are reminding drivers to always wear a helmet when driving any off-roading vehicles. Sonne was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.