Knox County man dead following ATV accident

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A Knox County man is dead following a Tuesday night ATV accident.

Authorities say first responders were called to Royal Oak Church Road and SR 550 around 7:30 pm Tuesday evening.

Upon arrival, crews saw the overturned ATV.

They say it appeared to have rolled down an embankment before coming to rest upside down.

The victim was identified as 63-year-old Jefferey Jackson who died on scene.

The cause of the accident remains under investigation.