ELKHORN CITY, Ky. (WMDJ) – A 17-year old Pike County teenager lost her life in a single vehicle accident on Thursday.

The accident happened around 8:30 a.m. on KY Route 80 in Elkhorn City.

Kentucky State Police say Zena Newsome of Elkhorn City, was driving a 2010 Jeep Wrangler when her vehicle struck an embankment and overturned.

Newsome was pronounced dead at the on scene by the Pike County Coroner’s Office.

Newsome was a student at East Ridge High School and was set to begin her senior year in the fall. Grief counselors were available today and a prayer circle was held at the school this morning.

Kentucky State Police are investigating.