Shirley Yeary dies in fatal Alexandria car crash
Fatal Alexandria car crash death of Shirley Yeary
A tragic vehicular accident claimed a life on Monday morning along the AA Highway. The incident involved a car colliding with a large truck at the junction of AA Highway and KY 709, occurring approximately at 5:00 AM. According to local authorities, the semi-truck driver failed to stop at a red light, causing the collision. The car’s operator, Shirley Yeary, who was 62 years old, did not survive the crash.
Preliminary investigation by Alexandria Police suggests the truck driver disregarded the traffic signal, leading directly to the fatal head-on impact. The victim was identified as Shirley Yeary, a resident of the area, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. No further details on her background were released in the statement.
The driver of the commercial vehicle emerged unharmed and is currently providing assistance to the police. Authorities have not yet concluded whether this was a one-time incident or part of a pattern, but they emphasized the importance of road safety. No other vehicles were involved, and traffic was subsequently diverted.
