LONDON, KY (November 10, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Accident Reconstructionist Deputy Brad Mink along with Deputy Travis Napier are investigating a two vehicle single traffic fatality which occurred on KY 30 at the intersection of KY 1394 approximately 7 miles north of London which occurred on Tuesday afternoon November 10, 2020 at approximately 2:29 PM.
Laurel Sheriff's investigators report that apparently a Kia van was traveling northbound on KY 30 attempting a left turn onto KY 1394 and turned in front of a passenger car traveling southbound on KY 30. The Kia van collided with the passenger car. The Kia traveled off the roadway over a slight embankment and came to rest.
The passenger car came to rest partially blocking southbound KY 30 and part of KY 1394. The driver and only occupant of the passenger car later identified as: George Sizemore age 85 of Manchester was treated at the scene by Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County and airlifted by PHI medical helicopter to UK Medical Center in Lexington with critical injuries and was pronounced deceased a short time later.
The driver and only occupant of the Kia van, later identified as: Jessica Chambers age 30 of Louisville, Ky. received minor injuries and declined medical treatment.
Assisting for the Laurel County Sheriff's office at the scene were: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Travis Napier, Deputy Brent France, Deputy Allen Turner, and Deputy Gilbert Acciardo.
Investigation is continuing by Laurel Sheriff's Deputy/Accident Reconstructionist Brad Mink.
Also assisting at the scene was Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, East Bernstadt Volunteer Fire Department, McWhorter Volunteer Fire Department, London Laurel Rescue Squad, PHI medical helicopter.
Traffic was blocked for approximately 90 minutes while the scene was investigated and cleared causing a traffic backup for several miles in each direction.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root released the names of the two drivers including the fatality after the next of kin had been notified.
