Apparent fatal accident has Leestown Road shut down
Accident involving 18-wheeler at the Scott County line
UPDATE POSTED 10:10 A.M. NOV. 19, 2021
FAYETTE/SCOTT COUNTY LINE/ Ky. (WTVQ) — The three-vehicle accident on Leestown Pike was a head-on collision with one vehicle crossing the center line and hitting another,
according to Police Lt. Victor Van Brackel.
The road remains closed in both directions at the Scott County line and will be closed for several hours while the accident is investigated and vehicles cleared.
ORIGINAL STORY POSTED 9:45 A.M. NOV. 19, 2021
FAYETTE/SCOTT COUNTY LINE/ Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington Police, Fire and first responders are on the scene of an apparent fatal three-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler on Leestown Road (Highway 421) at the Fayette/Scott County line.
The road is shut down in both directions and outbound traffic is being diverted on Yarnallton Pike. The accident was reported just after 9 a.m. and as of 9:45 a.m., the road is expected to be shut down for at least two to three hours, according to police.
A coroner has been called, police on the scene said.
