Crime

Man dies after Jeep lands on top of him in Russell Springs

A man in his thirties died Saturday after his vehicle landed on top of him on Ky. 76 near Russell Springs.

Pedro Zungia, 35, was driving a 1995 Jeep when the car left the road and flipped just before 10:00 p.m., according to a release from Kentucky State Police. Zungia was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected in the crash.

The Jeep landed on top of Zungia, police said. He died at the scene.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, investigators said.

Michael McKay: 859-231-1324, @hlpublicsafety

This story was originally published May 2, 2016 at 8:41 AM with the headline "Man dies after Jeep lands on top of him in Russell Springs."

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