LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Authorities in Oldham County are working the scene of a fatal crash.
The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. Sunday on Highway 22 near Clore Lane.
According to Oldham County Police, 22-year-old Richard Shepard of Crestwood, Ky. was traveling eastbound on Highway 22 when he crossed a center line and struck a westbound vehicle head-on.
Shepard was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. There was also a young passenger in the second car who was not injured.
Police do not believe that speed was a factor in the crash and said a toxicology report was pending.
If anyone has information about this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Oldham County Police Department at (502) 222-1300.
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