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Coroner identifies pedestrian killed on Winchester Road Saturday

Fortune Drive/Beasley Street Deadly Pedestrian Crash 01-27-24
Posted at 5:16 AM, Jan 27, 2024
and last updated 2024-01-29 18:15:57-05

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — One person is killed after being hit by a car in Lexington early Saturday morning.

The crash happened just after 3 a.m. at the intersection of Fortune Drive and Winchester Road. Lexington police say the pedestrian was traveling on foot when he was hit by a car travelling outbound on Winchester Road.

According to Lexington Police, the pedestrian was dead when officers arrived on scene.

The Fayette County Coroner's Office identified the victim as 66-year-old Clarence Irving Brown.

Officials did not have any information on the driver involved in the crash or if any arrests/charges are pending.

Winchester Road at the scene of the crash was shut down for investigation.