WJRS News first reported the accident in a Breaking News report shortly after 7 o’clock last evening.
The accident occurred on north Highway 127 near the Russell
and Casey county line. According to reports, Hayden Cain was traveling
northbound on highway 127 in a 2020 Chevy Silverado when he attempted to pass a
vehicle and entered into the path of a late model Cadillac Escalade being
operated by Darrell McClure.
The two vehicles collided in the southbound shoulder of highway 127, causing the Cain vehicle to leave the roadway and overturn several times. A passenger in the Cain vehicle, 26-year-old Janson Sallee was unresponsive at the scene and was later pronounced dead at the Russell County Hospital. McClure and a passenger, Megan McClure, were both flown to the University of Louisville hospital and listed in stable condition, according to reports.
Two minor children in the McClure vehicle escaped serious
injury and were released to family members.
Cain was flown to the University of Louisville hospital. His condition was unknown. The accident scene
was being reconstructed by the Kentucky State Police.
Deputy Sheriff Luke Hughes is leading the investigation
locally. WJRS News will have further
details once those are made available.