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Teenager arrested after fatal moped crash that left one man dead in Pulaski County

Teenager arrested after fatal moped crash that left one man dead in Pulaski County

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – Kentucky State Police reported an investigation is underway after a two-vehicle collision that resulted in the death of one man while riding a moped and the arrest of a 19-year-old in Pulaski County on Sunday.

Officials said just after noon on Sunday, police were called to the scene of a fatal two-vehicle collision at US 27 and East Frog Hollow Road in Pulaski County.

During an initial investigation, police discovered that a 2014 Jeep Wrangler was traveling north on US 27 when the driver rear-ended a black moped. The driver of the moped was then thrown from the moped, according to officials.

The Pulaski County Coroner’s Office identified the moped driver as 31-year-old Dino R. Collins, who was taken to an area hospital and died from injuries sustained in the collision.

Officials reported that “alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision.”

The driver of the vehicle, identified by police as 19-year-old Kayleigh J. Dismuke, was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol
  • Operating a motor vehicle under the influence 1st
  • Not wearing the seat belt
  • Possibility of open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle

The crash is still under investigation by KSP.