UPDATE: April 21 at 10:15 a.m.
Authorities reported that an investigation into the woman found dead in a vehicle on KY 160 in Harlan County, resulted in the arrest of one man after he allegedly set the car on fire with her dead body inside.
According to officials, Kentucky State Police Post 10 in Harlan responded to a vehicle that was reportedly engulfed in flames on KY 160, located on Lynch Mountain.
When troopers and detectives arrived, officials added that they found a vehicle "off the roadway and down the mountainside," with one person trapped inside.
Officials identified the individual as 44-year-old Sandra Moore of Virginia, who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Harlan County Coroner.
An initial investigation by authorities found that Moore was involved in a reported "physical altercation" with her nephew, identified as 29-year-old David Stoneburner, on Sunday morning at their home in Virginia.
Officials reported that evidence suggests the dispute led to Moore's death and that Stoneburner allegedly moved her body into her own vehicle and drove to Kentucky.
Stoneburner then allegedly put Moore's body in the driver's seat when he arrived at Lynch Mountain and then "intentionally set the vehicle on fire." He then allegedly put the vehicle in motion over the embankment.
Stoneburner was arrested and charged with abuse of a corpse and first-degree arson. Officials reported that additional charges are pending as the investigation continues. Further, authorities in Virginia are reportedly actively investigating Moore's death.
Original Story:
One person has died following a single-vehicle crash on KY 160, on Big Black Mountain in the Lynch community of Harlan County, according to the Kentucky State Police.
KSP says they received a call at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Sunday reporting the crash. Initial reports indicated the vehicle was on fire with one person trapped inside.
One person was confirmed dead, KSP states.
KSP adds that the investigation into the cause of the collision is ongoing, and additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
