LONDON, KY (October 09, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Reed is investigating a fatal four wheeler traffic crash which occurred off Joe Hooker Lane, approximately 7 miles west of London on Thursday night October 8, 2020 at approximately 8:13 PM.
The investigating deputy reports that apparently a four wheeler traveling down a driveway lost control in a grassy area and struck a tree ejecting the male driver.
The driver was transported by Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County to St. Joseph Hospital London for treatment of critical injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The victim is identified as Kevin Brummett age 19 of London, Ky. pronounced deceased at the hospital in London.
Assisting at the scene for the Laurel County Sheriff's office were: K-9/Shift Sgt. Gary Mehler, Deputy Travis Napier, and Deputy Dylan Messer. Other agencies assisting were: Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, Swiss Colony Volunteer Fire Department, and London Laurel Rescue Squad. The name of the victim will be released on Friday morning following notification of next of kin.