Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal wreck that occurred in Ohio County and resulted in the death of a teenage driver early Wednesday morning.
The wreck occurred on U.S. Highway 62 west of Beaver Dam. A 17-year-old minor of McHenry was traveling east on the highway while 28-year-old Diana Sanchez was traveling west. The minor’s car reportedly crossed the center line and struck Sanchez’s car.
The minor was reportedly pronounced deceased at the scene and Sanchez was transported to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Police can’t confirm yet if everyone involved were wearing seat belts.