Rhonda Yates, 51, killed and Hoyt Calhoun, 50, and Lori Meier, 44, injured in head-on car collision on Kentucky 150 in Springfield, Kentucky

Modified Date: 
Sat, 08/01/2015 - 5:45pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, February 18, 2015

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Kentucky State Police say neither were wearing seatbelts. They also say slick road conditions were a contributing factor in the crash. 
Icy roads were a factor in a collision that resulted in the death of a Kentucky woman Wednesday on Kentucky 150 in Springfield. Rhonda Yates, 51, of Danville, died in the crash when her Mitsubishi was struck by a Chevrolet that crossed the center line. Yates was transported to Springview Medical where she later died. Authorities say she wasn't wearing a seatbelt. The driver of the other vehicle, Hoyt Calhoun, 50, of Boston, and his passenger, Lori Meier, 44, of Elizabethtown, were transported to Springview Hospital. 

 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Rhonda Yates
Hoyt Calhoun
Lori Meier
Roadway: 
Kentucky 150

Comments

We were there, and my boyfriend assisted with both vehicles involved. Calhoun was DUI. It has not been mentioned in any press release yet, but we know for a FACT and I want it out there. This tragic accident could had totally been prevented. Prayers for her family..

Oh my gosh could have been prevented

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