Adair County crash leaves two dead, one with 'serious injuries'

COLUMBIA, Ky. (WBKO) – Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a fatal collision that occurred Friday afternoon on Kentucky Route 55. The collision occurred around 2:30 p.m.

KSP states a head-on collision occurred when Linda Young of Jamestown crossed the center line of the roadway and entered the northbound lane. Linda collided with Dana Arnold of Grand Rivers.

Linda Young and Chris Young, a passenger in her vehicle, were both pronounced dead at the scene by the Adair County coroner. Arnold was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital for serious injuries.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County Fire and EMS, Adair County Rescue Squad and the Kentucky State Highway Department all responded to the scene.