Trooper Brummett leads this accident investigation.

Coal Run, KY (July 21, 2019) Just after 3:00 PM Post 9 Received a 911 call of a two-vehicle collision US 23 in the Coal run community.

Upon the Troopers arrival it was determined Margret Wright (79 yoa) from Grethel in Floyd County was traveling southbound on US 23 at an intersection. The collision occurred with another vehicle attempting to make a left hand turn onto North Mayo Trail. Margret Wright was transported to Pikeville Medical Center and pronounced deceased by the Pike County Coroner’s office. One other passenger with Wright, and the operator of the second vehicle was transported to the hospital also.

The investigation is ongoing alcohol, or drugs are not suspected at this time pending toxicology reports.  Further details will be released as they develop.

Trooper Brummett leads this accident investigation.

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