CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Late last month, a pickup truck overturned and caught fire in Pike County. The driver was killed in the crash but wasn't identified.
NBC 4 reported with the FAST FACTS.
Authorities identified the victim Tuesday as 36-year-old Michael K. Thatcher of Chillicothe.
The crash happened on U.S. Route 23 at milepost 16 at about 1:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29.
A 2003 Dodge truck was traveling northbound on U.S. 23 when it veered from the left side of the roadway, striking a guardrail, drain grate and tree. The vehicle overturned and burst into flames, according to the Chillicothe Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Thatcher was pronounced dead at the scene by the Pike County coroner.
Thatcher was identified by DNA analysis, according to authorities.
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