KSP investigate fatal crash in Casey County

Casey County, KY. (WTVQ) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal car accident that left three dead.

KSP were called to the intersection of US 127 and KY 70 for a two vehicle collision on Sunday in Casey County.

An investigation revealed 85-year-old Otis Tapscott was traveling eastbound on KY 70 when he disregarded a stop sign at the intersection of US 127 and KY 70.

Tapscott then entered the intersection hitting 56-year-old Teresa Burton and her passengers 67-year-old James Burton and 21-year-old Jackie Cooper.

The Casey County Coroner pronounced Tapscott and Mr. Burton dead on the scene.

Mrs. Burton was transported to the hospital where she later died from her injuries. Cooper was also transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

The crash is still under investigation.