HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Officials have confirmed one person was killed in an accident that happened at the intersection of Carter Road and the Owensboro Bypass on Tuesday night.

Kentucky State Police said a preliminary investigation indicates a motorcycle ran a stop light and hit an oncoming truck just after 8:30 p.m.. The motorcycle rider was taken to a hospital where they were later pronounced dead.

Traffic was blocked for several hours during the investigation, and the road reopened just before 11:30 p.m..

This is a developing story.

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