Father and daughter killed in Harlan County crash on US 119, coroner says

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 News Now) — The Harlan County Coroner’s Office has confirmed two people were killed in a crash Sunday evening on US Highway 119 just above Cumberland.

According to a release from the coroner’s office, Deputy Coroner Dale Halcomb responded to the scene at 7:49 p.m. and pronounced Trey V. Stewart, 25, of Partridge, and his 9-year-old daughter, Kieranee E. Smith, dead at 8:30 p.m. from injuries sustained in the accident.

The release stated other occupants from both vehicles were airlifted to area medical centers, while one person was taken to Harlan ARH for treatment.

The Kentucky State Police is handling the ongoing investigation into the crash.