Troopers identify victim killed in fiery crash

Kentucky State Police have released the name of a man who died on Monday in a crash along I-64 in Carter County.
Published: Apr. 17, 2024 at 11:20 AM EDT
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -Kentucky State Police have released the name of a man who died on Monday in a crash along I-64 in Carter County.

Troopers said Sebastian Townes, who was from Virginia, passed away Monday after a deadly crash.

Troopers tell WSAZ that it was a single-vehicle collision involving a semi-truck between Olive Hill and Morehead on Monday.

The crash happened at mile-marker 151 and resulted in a vehicle fire, according to KSP.
The crash happened at mile-marker 151 and resulted in a vehicle fire, according to KSP.(Christa Thompson)

The crash happened at mile-marker 151 and resulted in a vehicle fire.

Investigators said they believe speed may be a contributing factor to the crash.

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The cause of the crash is under investigation.