Edmonton, KY (January 25, 2022) Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on January 24, 2022 at 4:11 PM on U.S. 68 in Metcalfe County.
 

Preliminary investigations indicate that Meridith Spear, 32, of Magnolia, KY was operating a 2009 Nissan Altima southbound on U.S. 68 when she failed to correctly negotiate a curve and entered into the northbound lane. As she crossed the centerline, she struck a northbound 2008 Dodge box truck head-on operated by Edward Harris, 54, of Manchester, KY. Harris attempted to swerve to avoid the collision but was unsuccessful.
 

Spear was pronounced deceased on the scene by the Metcalfe County Coroner. Harris was not injured in the collison.
 

This incident remains under investigation by Trooper Dean Lunz.