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Woman Dies After Crash at Prestonsburg Senior Citizens Center

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — An 80-year-old woman has died after a crash at a Prestonsburg senior center that injured three people.

 

Police say the incident happened April 24 at the Prestonsburg Senior Citizens Center when Mary Dotson, 79, backed out of a parking space.

 

Investigators say the vehicle slowed and nearly stopped before suddenly accelerating, striking two parked vehicles and hitting Ada DePoy, 80, of Prestonsburg. Police say she was dragged about 25 feet.

 

The SUV then hit the building, causing possible structural damage, before continuing backward and striking a bench where Charles Wallen, 67, and James McGuire, 69, were sitting.

 

DePoy later died from her injuries. The other two victims were taken to Highlands ARH with moderate injuries.

 

The driver was also taken to the hospital as a precaution.

 

Police say the crash appears to have been accidental, with the driver likely pressing the accelerator instead of the brake. Toxicology testing was requested as part of standard procedure, but impairment is not suspected.

 

The investigation is ongoing.


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