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UPDATE (Dec. 12 at 11:47 a.m.)

KSP has gathered more information into the double fatality collision that occurred yesterday evening in Harlan County.

Initial investigation indicates a white 2009 Smart Car was traveling north on KY 522 when it exited off the right side of the roadway into a ditch, striking a large rock. The vehicle then overturned striking a tree before stopping.

The operator, Lee Hatfield, 39, of Cumberland, and the passenger, April Johnson, 46, of Baxter, were both pronounced deceased at the scene.

The collision remains under investigation by KSP Trooper Andy Soltess.

ORIGINAL (Dec. 11 at 9:54 p.m.)

Kentucky State Police, Post 10, in Harlan, responded to a single vehicle collision at 8:08 p.m. tonight on KY 522 in Putney.

KSP is currently working a double fatality due to the accident, with Harlan County Coroner and reconstructionists present at the scene.

KY 522 is currently closed to traffic due to the reconstruction process.

The Enterprise will update as more information becomes available.