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Man killed in morning Laurel County vehicle collision identified

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UPDATE: Dec. 26 at 9:30 p.m.

The identity of the man killed in a morning collision in Laurel County has been released.

According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, 24-year-old Charles King was driving an 'off-road buggy' along KY 192 when he crossed the center line, colliding head-on with an SUV.

King was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The driver of the other vehicle was also transported to the hospital with injuries.

UPDATE: Dec. 26 at 3:40 p.m.

KY 192 has reopened following a fatal afternoon collision in Laurel County. According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, the investigation continues.

ORIGINAL STORY:

The Laurel County Sheriff's Office reported that KY 192 is closed around five miles west of London due to a fatal traffic crash on Thursday afternoon.

A post from officials added that an investigation is underway by the sheriff's office and the road is expected to be closed for an "undetermined period of time."

This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available.