1 dead, 1 critically injured in Marion County crash

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a traffic fatality in Gentilly Friday evening.
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a traffic fatality in Gentilly Friday evening.
Published: Jan. 22, 2020 at 1:12 PM EST
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MARION COUNTY, Ky. (WAVE) – One person died and another was critically injured following a head-on crash involving a semi in Marion County.

Kentucky State Police said Richard Spalding, 29, of Loretto, Kentucky was driving a 2011 Ford F-250 south on Veterans Memorial Highway when he crossed into the path of a 2000 International semi around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday.

Spalding was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi was flown to University of Louisville Hospital with critical injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

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