PRINCETON, Ky. (WEHT) – Kentucky State Police said a trooper responded to a single-vehicle accident on Tuesday, which resulted in a passenger’s death.
Heidi Renter, 22, of Omaha, Nebraska was pronounced dead at the scene by the Caldwell County Coroner’s Office.
The driver, 24-year-old Jaryonlee Wells, was sent to the hospital along with one-year-old Elyonha Wells. The two are in stable condition according to KSP. Both Jaryonlee and Elyonha are from Omaha, Nebraska as well.
Their vehicle exited the roadway on I-24 and collided with trees, according to authorities.
The investigation into the accident is ongoing.
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This story was originally published on November 20, 2019)