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Pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle in Estill County, KSP investigating

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RAVENNA, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian around 11:30 p.m. Saturday on Main Street in Estill County.

According to KSP, the initial investigations showed that a juvenile was driving a 2003 Chevy Silverado and was heading east on Main Street when he lost control of the truck, crossed the center line, and hit a pedestrian.

KSP says the pedestrian was 34-year-old Christopher Lemaster of Irvine.

Lemaster was taken to the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries. He was pronounced dead by the Fayette County Deputy Coroner.

The juvenile was not injured in the crash.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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