BEAVER DAM, Ky. (July 30, 2025) – A teenager was killed during a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 62 in Ohio County.
Kentucky State Police Post 16 – Henderson received a call from Ohio County Dispatch at around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday in reference to a two-vehicle collision on US 62, just west of Beaver Dam, according to a news release.
A preliminary investigation revealed that a 17-year-old minor from McHenry, KY was traveling eastbound on U.S. 62 in a 2019 Chevrolet Malibu. The investigation determined the driver crossed the centerline and struck a 2008 Dodge Ram truck driven by Diana Sanchez, 28 of Beaver Dam, who was traveling westbound.
The juvenile driver was pronounced dead on-scene. Sanchez was transported via ambulance to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
It’s unknown at this time if all participants were wearing their seatbelts; however, KSP troopers are currently reconstructing the collision.
The investigation is on-going by the Kentucky State Police.
Kentucky State Police, Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, Beaver Dam Police Department, Hartford and Beaver Dam Fire Departments, Ohio County EMS and Ohio County Coroner’s Office assisted troopers at the scene.
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