Saturday morning at approximately 2:31, Kentucky State Police was requested by the Allen County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a single-vehicle fatality accident that occurred near the 8800 block of Smiths Grove Road.
According to police, the preliminary investigation revealed that a Cadillac passenger car, being driven by 20-year-old Brandi Gerwitz, of Clarkson, was traveling south on Smiths Grove Road, when the vehicle exited the left shoulder of the roadway.
The Cadillac then struck a tree and became fully engulfed in flames, police said.
Gerwitz, who was the only occupant in the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Allen County Coroner’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing and being led by Kentucky State Police.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
