Russell Co. man killed when boat hits bridge

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A man has died in a boating accident in Pulaski County.

Pulaski County Coroner Clyde Strunk told WVLC.com that a boat crashed into a bridge on Hwy 27 that spans the Cumberland River in Burnside.

The accident killed 61-year-old Steven R. Wilson, of Russell County. A second person in the boat was transported to a hospital.

Strunk said officials are not sure when the crash happened, but the accident was discovered on Monday morning.

The investigation is ongoing.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com

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