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Fatal Collision in Laurel County

Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that Deputy Jamie Etherton and Lieutenant Robbie Grimes are investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday July 23, 2019 at approximately 8:00 AM.

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The collision occurred on Glenview Rd approximately 1 mile NW of London. The vehicle was traveling west bound on Glenview Road when the right side of the vehicle dropped off the roadway and into a ditch. The driver apparently over corrected causing the vehicle to slide across the roadway striking a tree.

No passengers were inside the vehicle.

The driver was identified as 22 year old Katelyn Victoria Combs of London, KY.

Assisting on the scene was:

  • Major Chuck Johnson
  • Detective Bryan Lawson
  • Kentucky State Police
  • Ambulance INC of Laurel County
  • London/Laurel County Rescue Squad
  • East Bernstadt Fire Dept.
  • Laurel County Coroner’s Office.

 

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