MEADE COUNTY, Ky. —

A man is dead and two other people are in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a crash in Meade County Thursday.

Kentucky State Police said the crash happened in the 14000 block of US 60 around 10:32 a.m.

The crash involved a semitruck and pickup truck.

According to police, the semi driver was heading east when he crossed the center line, hitting a pickup truck.

The passenger of the pickup truck, 80-year-old Jerry Ricketts, of Shepherdsville, died at the scene. Police said the semi driver and woman driving the pickup were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing.

Police have not said if any charges are pending.

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