Albany, KY (February 2, 2021) On February 1st, 2021 at approximately 10:36 PM Troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 15 responded to a 2-vehicle collision on KY 90 that had resulted in a fatality.

Preliminary investigations indicate Michael Stevens, age 50 of Burkesville, was traveling west on KY 90 in a 2000 Toyota truck when he lost control due to slick road conditions. Stevens vehicle entered the east bound lane striking a 2008 Dodge Nitro being operated by Jessie Bell, age 61 of Monticello.
 

Bell was wearing his seatbelt and was transported by EMS to the Wayne County Hospital. Stevens was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced deceased by the Clinton County Coroner.
 

This incident remains under investigation by Trooper Jason Warinner. Clinton Sheriff’s Department, Clinton County EMS, Albany Fire Department, and Emergency Management.