BOONEVILLE, KY – The Kentucky State Police, is reporting that KSP Post 7, Richmond is investigating a single UTV vehicle collision that occurred just before 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the junction of KY-2024 and Sammy Peters Road in Owsley County.
The initial investigation indicates a 2021 Polaris RZR operated by Tonya Peters, 47 years old of Ricetown, KY, exited the roadway on KY-2024 overturning, causing her to be ejected.
As a result of the collision, Tonya Peters was fatally injured and pronounced deceased at the scene by the Owsley County Coroner’s Office.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by KSP Post 7 Trooper Jordan Grevious.
He was assisted on scene by:
- KSP personnel
- Allens Ambulance Service
- Owsley County Fire
- Booneville Police Department
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