Teen, toddler killed in eastern Ky. UTV accident

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A teenager and toddler have been killed in a UTV accident in eastern Kentucky.

Kentucky State Police is investigating the crash that occurred Saturday night at approximately 7:00 on Hwy 7 (Licking River Road) in Salyersville, according to a report by WKYT.com.

State police told the Lexington television station that a 2018 Polaris UTV left Hwy 7, traveled over an embankment and struck a tree.

Killed in the crash were 15-year-old Angelica Rife and three-year-old Branston Hill, according to WKYT.com. The 15-year-old driver was transported to a local hospital where the juvenile is listed in critical condition.

The accident is being investigated by Trooper Ryan Hale.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

Contact Ken at ken@k105.com