Ballard County, KY — January 20, 2024, Theresa Polivick was killed and Larry Polivick was injured following a semi-truck accident at 8:30 p.m. along U.S. 51.

Authorities said in their statements that the crash happened in the area of the U.S. Highway 51 and Union Construction Gate Road.

Theresa Polivick Killed, Larry Polivick Injured in Truck Accident in Ballard County, KY

According to officials, 70-year-old Theresa Polivick and 70-year-old Larry Polivick were in a Nissan Altima going northbound along U.S. 51. Up ahead, it appears a semi-trailer was attempting to back into the Phoenix Paper Mill, reportedly blocking both directions of the highway. As the semi-trailer was blocking lanes of travel, the Nissan crashed into it.

Theresa Polivick sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash. Larry Polivick was taken to a hospital in serious condition. There were no other reported injuries. At this time, no further information about the accident is available.

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