One person killed after head-on collision in Bardstown

One person is dead after a crash in Nelson County Wednesday. Kentucky State Police say they were contacted early yesterday morning by Bardstown Police in reference to a two-vehicle collision on highway 245 near Templin Avenue. Through an investigation, Troopers learned that one driver, James Milburn, was traveling south on highway 245 when he crossed the centerline, striking an oncoming vehicle head on. The driver of the other vehicle, 19-year old Joseph Daughtery, was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Nelson County Coroner’s Office. Milburn was transported to University hospital for non-life threatening injuries. K-S-P says the collision is still under investigation.