Lexington man dead, 1 seriously injured after multi-vehicle crash
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – A Lexington man is dead, and one other person is seriously injured after a reported multi-vehicle crash Monday in Laurel County.
According to a release by Laurel County Sheriff John Root, around 6:35 a.m. Monday, a fatal collision occurred on E Hal Rogers Parkway.
Authorities say a preliminary investigation found that a Chevrolet S10 was traveling westbound when it crossed the centerline, entering the opposing lane and hitting a Dodge Charger head on.
According to Root, due to this initial collision, two other vehicles were struck by debris, receiving minor damage.
The driver of the Chevrolet S10, 58-year-old William Couch of Lexington, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Laurel County coroner.
The driver of the Dodge Charger, 21-year-old Ronald C. Thomas of Artemus, received serious injuries and was transported for treatment, authorities say. His current condition has not been released at this time.
A passenger in the Dodge Charger, 18-year-old Tristin Shepherd of Richmond, Kentucky, received non-life-threatening injuries. In addition, another passenger of the Charger, 19-year-old Faith Phelps of Pine Knot, also received non-life-threatening injuries. Both were transported for treatment.
The drivers of the other two vehicles struck by debris, 24-year-old Cade Holcomb of London, Kentucky and Debbie Howard, were not injured, according to authorities.
