A fatal crash occurred on U.S. 23 in Prestonsburg on Wednesday, December 28. The accident occurred at the entrance of Copperhead Gun and Archery, when 34-year-old Joshua Meade was pulling onto US 23, and his vehicle was struck by another vehicle driven by 41-year-old Jamie Brewer. Both were transported to Highlands Regional Medical Center, where Meade passed away from his injuries. Reports indicate that Meade was not wearing his seat belt at the time of the collision, but Brewer was wearing his. Brewer was later transported to Pikeville Medical Center. The Prestonsburg Police Department is investigating the crash.