Victim Identified in Fatal U.S. 60 Crash in Henderson County

Victim Identified in Fatal U.S. 60 Crash in Henderson County

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Authorities have identified one of the victims in last week’s deadly crash on U.S. 60.

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 43-year-old Brian Deaton was killed in the two-vehicle collision. Officials say Deaton, who was from the area, was a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

The driver of the other vehicle, identified as Justin Phillips, was rushed to a Louisville hospital with serious injuries. His current condition has not been released.

Investigators say they are still working to confirm the identity of the second victim who was killed. The Kentucky State Medical Examiner’s Office is leading that process, noting that the severity of the damage has complicated efforts to positively identify the driver.

The crash occurred late last week along U.S. 60, a stretch of road that residents have frequently raised concerns about due to speeding and reckless driving. Officials say those community concerns are now being taken seriously.

In response, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office announced that increased patrols will begin on the bypass starting Wednesday in an effort to promote safer driving and prevent further tragedies.

“This is a difficult investigation because of the extent of the damage, but our goal is to provide answers to the families as quickly as possible,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

The investigation remains ongoing, and officials say more information will be released as it becomes available.