One dead after weather-related crash in West Point

One person is dead following a collision in northern Hardin County.

Hardin County Sheriff John Ward says deputies responded to the 20,000 block of U.S. 31W/Dixie Highway in West Point shortly before 6 a.m. Monday.

“The preliminary investigation indicates that Unit 1, a 2004 Ford Ranger operated by Joseph White, age 24 of Muldraugh, was traveling northbound on Dixie Highway,” Ward said. “Unit 2, a 2024 Toyota Camry, operated by Robert Vinegar, Jr., age 24 of Louisville, Kentucky, was traveling southbound.”

Ward says due to weather-related road conditions, White lost control of the vehicle, which crossed into the opposite lane and collided with Vinegar’s vehicle. A secondary collision then occurred when another vehicle struck Vinegar’s vehicle.

“Both operators were transported to the University of Louisville Hospital with life-threatening injuries,” Ward said. “Mr. White was later pronounced dead at the hospital.”

The collision was one of several weather-related incidents that occurred around the area Monday.

“As a reminder, weather and road conditions can change very quickly,” Ward said. “Please use caution when traveling, especially during early morning hours.”

The investigation by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office’s Reconstruction Unit is ongoing.