A Spencer County High School student died in a car accident on Saturday.
Saturday night at approximately 11:35, first responders were dispatched to the accident at the three-mile marker of Lilly Pike, according to the Taylorsville-Spencer County Fire Protection District. Lilly Pike is about halfway between Taylorsville and Mt. Washington.
Pronounced deceased at the scene was 18-year-old Nathan Wimsatt, who was ejected from the vehicle. Another male in the vehicle originally declined medical attention but was later transported to a local hospital.
According to Spencer County Schools, Wimsatt, a senior, played soccer and tennis and “was a beloved member of our school community, and will be greatly missed by all.”
Kentucky State Police is leading the investigation.
(Photo courtesy of Spencer County Schools)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
