GUSTON, Ky. — One person is dead and two other people are seriously injured after a serious crash Thursday morning.

Kentucky State Police (KSP) said the crash happened around 10:30 a.m. in the 14000 block of US 60.

A preliminary investigation revealed that a semi-tractor trailer, driven by 80-year-old Marshall Morgan, was traveling east on US 60 when it crossed the center line for unknown reasons and hit a pickup truck.

KSP said the pickup truck's passenger, Jerry Ricketts, 80, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Morgan and the pickup truck driver, 74-year-old Glenda Ricketts were transported to the University of Louisville Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police said the investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

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