An Irvine man was killed Wednesday night and two others suffered injuries after a collision on KY 52 (Irvine Road) where “... alcohol appears to be a contributing factor ...,” according to an incident report issued Thursday by the Kentucky State Police.
Archie Hurley, 59, was pronounced dead at 9:28 p.m. at the scene after his 1984 Ford pickup truck was struck by a 1995 Chevrolet pickup driven by Keiley M. Harrison, 24, of Richmond.
Harrison was traveling west on KY 52 while Archie Hurley was traveling east, according to the report.
Harrison crossed the center line and collided head-on with Archie Hurley’s vehicle, which also was occupied by Patsy Hurley, 45, of Irvine, who suffered facial injuries.
All three patients were extricated from the two vehicles by members of the Madison County Rescue Squad.
Harrison and Patsey Hurley were transported by Madison County Emergency Medical Services to the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Both vehicles sustained “very severe” damage, and Harrison was reported to be wearing her seatbelt while Archie Hurley was not, according to the report.
Patsey Hurley was reported Thursday to be in serious condition at UK Medical Center, and Harrison was treated and released, according to a hospital spokesperson.
Harrison’s toxicology test results, which take about four to six weeks to complete, must be returned in order to determine whether criminal charges will be brought against her, said Trooper Chris Lanham, public information officer for Kentucky State Police Post 7.
“It will more than likely go before a grand jury,” Lanham said.
Representatives of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, Bluegrass Army Depot Fire Department and Waco Volunteer Fire Department also responded to the incident, according to Sgt. John Kelley, public information officer for the Madison County Rescue Squad.
The collision remains under investigation by KSP Trooper Michael Stotts.
Ronica Shannon can be reached at rshannon@richmondregister.com or 624-6608.
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