LAUREL COUNTY, KY — A two-vehicle collision Saturday evening resulted in one fatality and one critical injury, according to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
The accident occurred around 6:26 p.m. on East Laurel Road, approximately six miles east of London. Authorities reported that Jason Hoskins, 52, of London, was driving a Dodge Durango when he pulled out of a business parking lot, entering the path of a westbound Ford F250 driven by an 18-year-old from London.
Emergency responders transported Hoskins to St. Joseph Hospital, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. A 65-year-old woman, a passenger in Hoskins' vehicle, was airlifted to a Lexington hospital in critical condition. Additionally, the 18-year-old driver and a female passenger in the Ford F250 sustained possible injuries and were taken to a hospital via private vehicle.
Authorities reported that East Laurel Road was fully closed during the emergency response and investigation. Agencies assisting the Laurel County Sheriff's Office included Bush Fire and Rescue, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, London-Laurel Rescue Squad, Magistrate Bobby Overbey, and the Laurel County Coroner's Office.
The collision remains under investigation, according to the Sheriff's Office. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.