Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 61, near Blue Ridge Circle, in Adair County, just after 4:30 P.M. CDT yesterday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Wayne Werth, 56, of Columbia, was traveling south on KY 61 in a 2018 Cadillac XT5.  Mr. Werth crossed the centerline and entered the northbound lane of KY 61 into the path of a 2008 Jeep Liberty traveling north on KY 61, operated by a 16-year-old juvenile.  The juvenile attempted to avoid the collision by steering maneuvers but was unable to do so.  

Wayne Werth and the 16-year-old juvenile were both pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner.  

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire/EMS, and Adair County Coroner’s Office.  Senior Trooper Trevor Sagrecy is investigating the collision.