Bracken County couple dies after head-on crash

BROOKSVILLE, Ky. – A Bracken County couple is dead following a head-on crash on Saturday.

According to the Kentucky State Police, on Saturday, troopers were requested by Bracken County dispatch to investigate a fatal collision on Kentucky 9 (AA Highway) at Dutch Ridge Road.

Authorities say they determined an SUV driven by Brandon Barrett of Ohio was traveling west on AA Highway and was trying to pass a double yellow line when it struck a vehicle head-on.

The driver, Tyler Smith, and the front passenger, Emily Smith, both of Bracken County, were pronounced dead at the scene by the Bracken County coroner.

The driver of the SUV was transported to the UK Medical Center for injuries.

The collision remains under investigation.

KSP was assisted at the scene by Bracken County EMS, Bracken County Fire and Bracken County Sheriff’s Office.