1 dead in fatal Boyle County crash

DANVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Boyle County.

According to a release, KSP Post 7 responded to a two-vehicle collision on Shakertown Road (KY-33) Saturday morning.

KSP’s preliminary investigation shows that a vehicle driven by Hector Sanchez, 55, of Burgin, was traveling south on Shakertown Road when two of the wheels exited the roadway.

The release states that Sanchez attempted to regain control of the vehicle and re-entered the roadway.

The vehicle crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a vehicle operated by Ernest Robinson, 67, of McKee, driving north on Shakertown Road, according to the release.

Sanchez was pronounced dead by the Boyle County Coroner at the scene.

Robinson was transported to the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.