Coroner: 1 dead following collision on New Circle Road at Georgetown Road

UPDATE: April 1 at 12:25 p.m.

The Fayette County Coroner's Office reports that the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision on New Circle Road at Georgetown Road on Monday has died.

According to the coroner, 39-year-old Ashley Maria Leath died from blunt trauma injuries of the head and torso.

The coroner says that the Lexington Police Department is investigating the incident.

UPDATE: March 31 at 3 p.m.

The collision scene is reportedly now cleared, according to LexingtonKY EM, and the roadway is back open.

UPDATE: March 31 at 12:05 p.m.

The Lexington Police Department reports that four people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Monday morning on the outer loop of west New Circle Road.

According to police, one person has reported life-threatening injuries, and three people sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police noted that all were taken to a local hospital.

Police say the Collision Reconstruction Unit is on the scene and continuing the investigation.

An official with the Lexington Fire Department confirmed that two of the individuals injured in the collision were construction workers, who both claim to have been hit by the vehicle.

UPDATE: March 31 at 11:35 a.m.

Lexwrecks reports that the outer loop of New Circle Road at Georgetown Road is back open after a four-vehicle crash on Monday morning.

Lexwrecks notes that the outer loop right lane just past Georgtown Road will remain closed until further notice while crews remain at the scene.

Use caution if traveling in the area and expect delays.

Original Story:

Lexwrecks reports that the outer loop of New Circle Road near Georgetown Road is shut down due to a four-vehicle crash on Monday morning.

According to lexwrecks, two construction vehicles were involved in the crash, and all outer loop traffic is being diverted to Georgetown Road.

This is a developing story. Check back for the latest updates.