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Fatal Crash on KY 11 in Clay County

Date of News Release: 01/21/2007

(LONDON, KY) - On Sunday, January 21, 2007, at 12:30 AM the Kentucky State Police responded to a two vehicle traffic crash on KY 11, 8 miles north of Manchester, in Clay County. Upon arrival KSP Traffic Crash Reconstructionist Trooper Greg Hill determined that the victim, James Irvin, 42, of Manchester was pushing a 1992 Yamaha Motorcycle along the roadway when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The driver of the passing vehicle failed to stop and is being sought for questioning in reference to the hit and run. Irvin was pronounced dead at the scene by the Clay County Coroner Jim Trosper. Trooper Hill was assisted at the scene by the Clay County Sheriff's Office, the Clay County EMS, the Clay County Coroner's Office and the Burning Springs Fire Department. Trooper Hill is continuing the investigation. The Kentucky State Police at London urges anyone with information, in reference to this incident, to call the Kentucky State Police at (606) 878-6622 or 1-800-222-555