One person was killed and another seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on East Highway 80 and Squib Ano Road in Eastern Pulaski County on Sunday afternoon.

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to the scene shortly before 4PM. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Mazda passenger car and a motorcycle were traveling east on KY 80 near the intersection of Old London Road (KY 1956), and Squib-Ano Road when the motorcycle attempted a left turn.

The Mazda, driven by Ashley D. Tucker, age 22, of Hopkinsville, struck the motorcycle. The passenger on the motorcycle was later pronounced dead by the Pulaski County Coroner's Office. The driver of the motorcycle was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital with serious injuries.
The names of the persons on the motorcycle are being withheld pending identification and notification of the next of kin.

The Sheriff's Office is reminding motorists to be aware of their surroundings and to drive safely, especially when sharing the road with motorcyclists. Motorcyclists are advised to wear helmets and other protective gear, and to obey all traffic laws.