1 dead in accident on KY 638 in Laurel County

LONDON, Kentucky (LEX 18) – One person was killed in a two-car crash in Laurel County Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on KY 638, approximately 1.5 miles east of London.

The driver of one of the cars was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Information regarding the identity of the victim will be released at a later date.

The road has now been reopened.