Victim in Winchester Road crash identified

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – One person has died as a result of a collision involving an intoxicated driver.

The Fayette County Coroner confirmed that 54-year-old Billy Joe Williamson Jr. was the victim in the fatal accident.

According to Lexington Police, crews were called to the 3400 block of Winchester Road at around 11 p.m. on Friday.

Upon arrival, officers found Williamson with life-threatening injuries.

He was transported to UK medical center, where he later died.

A preliminary investigation reveals that an intoxicated driver crossed the center line, leading to the collision.

Williamson was an employee at Lex 18, the station saying “He will be dearly missed by the Lex 18 family.”