One dead in hit-and-run accident

One person has died following a hit-and-run incident in Laurel County on Thursday morning.

The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department is seeking assistance in identifying the vehicle involved in the fatal traffic accident, which occurred approximately 2 miles south of London on U.S. 25 at around 4:22 A.M. on April 3rd. A moped was reportedly struck from behind while traveling southbound, resulting in critical injuries to the driver, who later succumbed to those injuries at a local hospital.

The vehicle involved in the hit-and-run is believed to be a Chevrolet Suburban. It is likely that the front grille emblem and headlight were damaged during the incident. If you have any information regarding this suspect vehicle or its driver, please contact the Laurel County Sheriff's Office at 606-864 - 6600, send a personal message to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office on Facebook, or email g.acciardo@laurelcountysheriff.gov. All information will be kept strictly confidential.

The investigation is ongoing, led by Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Noah Ritchie, Accident Reconstructionist Brad Mink, and Detective Taylor McDaniel. More information will be released as it becomes available.