Kentucky State Police Post 6 – Dry Ridge responded to a two-vehicle collision that occurred around 06:40 am this morning (04-11-2024). The collision was on the AA Highway (KY 9) at the intersection on New Hope Road (KY 159).
Through preliminary investigation, investigators determined that a 2001 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was traveling northbound and went left of center behind vehicles that were stopping to turn left onto New Hope Road. The Monte Carlo struck a 2018 Ford Transit Van head-on that was traveling southbound. The driver of the Monte Carlo was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Pendleton County Coroner’s Office. The driver and passenger of the van were transported to University of Cincinnati Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
KSP was assisted at the scene by the Pendleton County Sheriff’s Office, the Northern Pendleton County Fire Department, Pendleton County State Road Department, Pendleton County EMS and the Pendleton County Coroner’s Office.
