Head-On Collision Claims One

– By KSP –

The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post is investigating a fatal collision that occurred yesterday evening at approximately 5:30 pm, on US 421 North of McKee in Jackson County.

The initial investigation indicates that Larry W. Smith, 49, of McKee, was traveling north on US 421, when his vehicle crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a vehicle operated by Tina Rose.

Larry Smith was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Jackson County Coroner.   Smith was not wearing a seat belt the time of the collision.

Tina Rose and her three passengers were transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper Nicholas Brumback.