One dead in Prestonsburg crash

CITIZEN STAFF REPORT

PRESTONSBURG — A two-vehicle collision in Floyd County on the night of Oct. 6 has left one person dead, Kentucky State Police said.

The crash occurred around 9:29 p.m. on State Highway 114 in the Prestonsburg area. According to investigators, Keith Anderson was driving a 2010 Honda Insight when his vehicle crossed the center line and collided with a 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt driven by Kenny Auxier.

Both drivers were taken to local medical facilities for treatment. A passenger in the Chevrolet, Kayla Elam, was also transported to a nearby hospital, where she later died from injuries sustained in the crash.

KSP Detective Josh Scott, an accident reconstruction specialist, is leading the investigation.


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