A 10-year-old child has been killed in a single-vehicle accident in Barren County.
According to Kentucky State Police, at approximately 8:00 Saturday night, troopers were requested to investigate a fatal accident near the 2500 block of Coral Hill Road, about seven miles northeast of Glasgow.
KSP’s preliminary investigation showed that a 2001 Chevrolet Silverado, being driven by 32-year-old Christopher M. McCoy, of Glasgow, had been traveling east on Coral Hill Road when he lost control of the vehicle while driving out of a curve. The vehicle left the right side of the road, with McCoy overcorrecting, causing the Chevy to cross both lanes of traffic before again leaving the roadway and striking several trees.
McCoy’s passenger, a 10-year-old girl, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Barren County Coroner’s Office. State police said the girl was restrained at the time of the accident.
McCoy was transported to TJ Samson Community Hospital. His condition was not released by police.
Kentucky State Police continue the investigation.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
