Andrew Persanyi, 74, dies in two vehicle crash with speeding driver Corey Shores, 21, on I-71 North in Henry County, Kentucky

Modified Date: 
Thu, 04/07/2016 - 10:40am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, March 13, 2016

1 killed in Henry Co. car crash

One person was killed in a crash involving two vehicles on I-71 north in Henry County, according to a WHAS report. The Kentucky State Police confirmed one person was killed in the crash, but its cause and the identity of the victim is unknown at this time.

Man killed in Henry County crash

Officials said both vehicles left the roadway and the vehicle driven by Persanyi flipped. Persanyi was thrown from his vehicle and he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Henry County Coroner.

State resort worker killed in crash on way to work

Gov. Matt Bevin extended condolences to Persanyi’s widow and family in the release.

Persanyi began his career at General Butler as the park’s chef 13 years ago. Two years later, Persanyi was promoted to the dining room supervisor.

POLICE: Man charged with reckless homicide after fatal crash in Henry County

Shores is charged with reckless homicide, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). He is currently being held in the Carroll County Detention Center.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Andrew Persanyi
Corey Shores
Roadway: 
I-71 North

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