Edmonton, KY (June 21, 2021) - Kentucky State Police Post 15 was contacted on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at approximately 7:52pmCT by Metcalfe County 911 regarding a 2-vehicle fatal collision on Cedar Flat Curtis Rd.

The preliminary investigation indicates that Nicholas Smith, 25, of Edmonton, KY was operating a 1985 Yamaha motorcycle east-bound on Cedar Flat Curtis Road (a narrow roadway with no dividing yellow lines). Smith attempted to make a left turn off the roadway, crossing into the path of 2013 Dodge passenger car being operated by 17-year-old Jasmine Coleman of Edmonton, KY, who was traveling west-bound on Cedar Flat Curtis Road. Coleman attempted to swerve to avoid the collision but was unable to do so. Smith was not wearing a helmet and was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Metcalfe County Coroner. Coleman was belted and was not injured. 

This collision remains under investigation by Trooper Weston Sullivan.