RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — An 8-year-old West Virginia girl died Tuesday after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Madison County, Kentucky.
The child, identified as Addy Maggard, was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Berea following the crash near mile marker 77, where she was pronounced deceased by Deputy Coroner Carlos Coyle of the Madison County Coroner's Office.
Berea Police Department responded to the scene around 2 p.m. on July 28, where two vehicles had collided and were blocking interstate traffic. Officers began rendering first aid to vehicle occupants and requested the Richmond Police Department's Collision Reconstruction Unit for assistance.
Two additional occupants were transported to local medical facilities. Their conditions are not being released at this time, Richmond PD reported.
The investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.
Original Story:
A collision on Interstate 75 has closed all southbound lanes at mile marker 77 in Berea. The Richmond Police Department's Collision Reconstruction Team is responding to the scene, and the closure could last several hours.
Drivers traveling south on I-75 should take Exit 83, the Duncannon/Buc-ee's exit, and use an alternate route to continue toward Berea, Richmond PD advised.
Authorities are asking drivers to be patient and watch for first responder traffic in the area as crews access and work the scene.
This is a developing story and LEX News will have additional information as it becomes available.
