Pelphrey killed in wreck on U.S. 23 at Allen
ALLEN – John R. Pelphrey, 81, of Allen, was killed in a two-car accident Tuesday morning while attempting to pull across U.S. 23 near Allen.
According to the Kentucky State Police, Pelphrey was trying to pull across the southbound lanes of U.S. 23 in his 2008 Toyota Rav 4 when he collided with a southbound 2009 Chevrolet Traverse driven by Terri L. Edwards of Prestonsburg.
Drugs and alcohol are not suspected in the crash, police said, while speed was undetermined as of Tuesday.
All involved were wearing seatbelts at time time of the collision.
The accident is still under investigation by the Kentucky State Police.
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