TODD COUNTY, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A man was killed Wednesday around 2 p.m. in a crash in Allegre.
Kentucky State Police said Johnny Powell, 53, Elkton, was operating a 1998 Nissan pickup truck southbound on KY 171. A 17-year-old was operating a 2011 Mazda passenger car northbound on KY 507. As the 17-year-old was approaching the intersection, it appears the teen failed to stop at the stop sign and proceeded through the intersection. The two vehicles collided at the intersection.
The 17-year-old and the passenger, Erica Burden, 18, Drakesboro, were transported via ambulance to Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital for treatment. Both occupants were wearing seatbelts.
Johnny Powell was transported via ambulance to the Jennie Stuart Medical Center for treatment. His passenger, Robert Powell, 78, Elkton, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Todd County Coroner’s Office. Neither of the occupants were wearing seatbelts.
Trooper First Class Craig Engler is investigating the collision.