Update: Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m.
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) has confirmed that the road closure of Highway 33 outside of Danville in Boyle County was due to a fatal car accident.
According to a press release, the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Hector Sanchez, 55, of Burgin was traveling south on Shakertown (Highway 33) Road in a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis when he lost control of the vehicle. The press release states that Sanchez regained control of the vehicle, and when he entered into the roadway, he crossed into the northbound lane and collided with Ernest Robinson, 67, of McKee.
Robinson was driving a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado and was traveling north on Shakertown Road.
As a result of the accident, Sanchez was killed and pronounced dead by the Boyle County Coroner. Robinson survived the incident and was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
KSP is currently investigating the incident. According to the press release, Trooper Tyler Holt was assisted on the scene by Kentucky State Police personnel, Boyle County Sheriffs Department, Boyle County EMS, Boyle County Fire Department, Mercer County Sheriffs Department, and the Boyle County Coroner’s Office.
Update: Jan. 18 at 12:30 p.m.
The Boyle County Sheriff's Office has asked Kentucky residents to avoid the area of Shakertown Road between Hughley Lane and Faulkner Road via a social media post.
"We will provide an update once the road has reopened. Please use an alternate route and keep those involved in your thoughts," the post writes.
LEX 18 is at the scene of North Highway 33 investigating.
Original story:
The Boyle County Fire Department has announced that Highway 33 is temporarily closed due to a serious accident near Faulkner Lane, or Highway 1896 near Danville.
LEX 18 has inquired about the incident to the Boyle County Fire Department and is awaiting further details.
This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have additional information as it becomes available.
