(KNZA)--A Friday night UTV accident in eastern Jackson County claimed the life of a Holton man.

Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse said the accident was reported around 11:00 on W. Road near 198th Road, just north of Denison.   

The Holton Fire Department, Jackson County EMS and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

Morse said the UTV had been northbound on W. Road when it left the eastside of the roadway. The UTV re-entered the roadway when it lost control, overturning and pinning the man underneath.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The name of the victim is not being released at this time pending the notification of family.

The accident remains under investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.