UPDATE: Aug. 15 at 8:35 a.m.
A motorcycle crash on Berea Road/US 25 in Richmond has resulted in one fatality. According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, 69-year-old Cynthia Tyra succumbed to her injuries at UK Hospital, where she was taken after the incident.
The crash, which occurred near the intersection with Center Drive, claimed another life, but the identity of that individual has not yet been released.
UPDATE: Aug. 14 at 2:30 p.m.
The Madison County Coroner confirmed one person was killed and another seriously injured in the same crash. Emergency services transported the injured individual to UK Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The roadway was reopened by 2:30 p.m. following the incident, which prompted a response from local authorities.
Original Story:
The Richmond Police Department reported a motorcycle crash that closed Berea Road/US 25 southbound at Center Drive on Thursday. Authorities indicated that northbound traffic was reduced to one lane while first responders assessed the situation.
Travelers in the area are advised to exercise caution. This is a developing story; updates will be provided as more information becomes available.