Woman killed in ATV collision in Leslie County

CUTSHIN, Ky. (WTVQ) – A 51-year-old woman was killed Sunday afternoon when the ATV she was driving hit another off-road vehicle and plunged down an embankment.

According to the Kentucky State Police, Sherry Cornett, of Yeadiss, was killed in the accident which was reported to troopers at about 2 p.m. on KY-699 in the Cutshin community of Leslie County.

Troopers responded to the scene and said the initial investigation indicates Cornett was driving a red Honda Rancher ATV northbound on KY-699 when she struck a yellow Polaris Razor from behind. The collision caused the ATV to travel off the road over a steep embankment, resulting in fatal injuries, troopers said in a release.

Cornett was pronounced dead on scene by the Leslie County Coroner’s Office. No other injuries were reported.

Toxicology reports are pending. No helmet or safety equipment was in use at the time of the collision, according to the KSP.

This incident remains under investigation and is being reconstructed by Trooper Jarret Fields.