Driver killed in crash with parked construction truck

ROWAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision between an SUV and a construction truck in Rowan County.

According to KSP, the crash happened Tuesday on State Road 519 near the Morgan County line. Investigators say 68-year-old Donnie Smith was driving an SUV when he crossed the center line, struck several construction barrels, and hit a parked construction truck head-on.

Smith was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver of the parked truck was not hurt.

Troopers say the investigation into what caused the crash is ongoing.