Woman dies in UTV crash in Owsley County

BOONEVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ)

9/16/22, 9:19 a.m.

Owsley County Superintendent Gary Cornett released a statement Thursday after Peters’s death. In the statement, he said Peters made an “indelible mark” on the hearts of her Head Start students and the district’s thoughts and prayers are with her family.

“She was a dedicated and loving teacher who desired the very best for her students. Her legacy of love and providing the best possible opportunities for all of her students will remain in our hearts and minds and will serve as a shining example to all who knew her,” the statement said.

9/15/22, 10:41 a.m.

A Ricetown woman died Wednesday in a UTV crash in Owsley County.

According to Kentucky State Police, Tonya Peters was on a UTV by KY-2024 and Sammy Peters Road when she left the roadway, overturned and was ejected.

The 47-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash is under investigation.