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30-year-old woman identified as victim in Winchester Road crash

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UPDATE: Dec. 4 at 8:30 a.m.

The Fayette County Coroner has identified the victim of a crash that occurred on Winchester Road between Bahama Road and Man O' War Boulevard on Wednesday.

The coroner's report noted that 30-year-old Dominga Mendoza Gonzalez was killed in the crash. Her manner of death is listed as accidental and her cause of death is listed as multiple blunt force injuries.

The crash is under investigation, the report read.

UPDATE: Dec. 3 at 10:45 a.m.

Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn confirmed to LEX 18 that one person died and another was injured in the crash on Winchester Road.

According to the coroner, the vehicle was traveling inbound on Winchester Road when it left the road, hit a culvert, flipped, and went through a fence at Bittersweet Farm.

Lexington police say the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver was taken to a hospital with reported life-threatening injuries.

According to the coroner, a farm worker was checking fences when the vehicle was found, and is unsure whether the crash occurred on Wednesday morning or late Tuesday night.

The coroner says he isn't sure what caused the crash, and the roadway is expected to be closed until noon.

Original Story:

Lexwrecks is reporting that the inbound lanes of Winchester Road between Bahama Road and Man O' War Boulevard are shut down due to a "serious collision" on Wednesday morning.

LEX 18 has a crew at the scene, who says the coroner has responded to the crash.

This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates.