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KSP: Fatal collision on KY70 in Casey County

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

Liberty, KY - Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 70 near Pruitt Lane in Casey County, just before 3pmCT yesterday afternoon, Sunday, July 5, 2026.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Ronnie Lee, 69, of Liberty, was traveling south on KY 70 in a 2000 Mazda pickup. Mr. Brown crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lane of KY 70 into the path of a 2007 Chevrolet Silverado traveling north on KY 70, operated by Christina Baker, 38, of Waynesburg. The vehicles collided in a head-on manner, and the Chevrolet overturned in a ditch along the roadway.


Ronnie Lee was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Casey County Coroner. Christina Baker, along with an adult passenger and three juvenile passengers, were transported from the scene to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Casey County Sheriff's Office, Casey County Fire/EMS and the Casey County Coroner's Office. Senior Trooper Trevor Sagrecy is investigating the collision.


This story was posted on 2026-07-06 11:59:05
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