An Adair County man was killed in a logging accident Wednesday.

Kentucky State Police responded with the Adair County Sheriff’s Office to the scene on Tower Rd. in Adair County. 

Investigators tell us Tony Burton, age 53 of Columbia, had been using a farm tractor to maneuver timber.  While operating the tractor, Mr. Burton overturned the tractor into a deep ravine causing trapping underneath the tractor. 

Mr. Burton was pronounced dead at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. 

Adair County Fire and EMS also responded. 

The investigation is ongoing by the Trooper Levi Scott.