FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ) – Floyd County has suffered another flood-related death.
According to Floyd County Coroner Greg Nelson, 67-year-old Elbert O’Brien, of Prestonsburg, suffered a heart attack at his home and died on Monday, February 17th.
Flooding and severe weather delayed the response time for first responders, who attempted to reach his home.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death of O’Brien on Monday during a news conference, brining to the total of flood and storm related deaths in Kentucky to 24.
