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2 confirmed dead after small aircraft crash in field near Ashgrove Road in Nicholasville

2 confirmed dead after small aircraft crash in field near Ashgrove Road in Nicholasville

A small aircraft crash in a field off Ashgrove Road in Nicholasville on Sunday evening claimed the lives of two Lexington residents, identified as 72-year-old Micheal D. Murphy and his wife, 72-year-old Connie J. Murphy, according to Jessamine County Coroner Michael Hughes.

2 confirmed dead after small aircraft crash in field near Ashgrove Road in Nicholasville

The incident, involving a single-powered parachute aircraft, occurred around 6 p.m., as confirmed by the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Kevin Grimes reported that a witness spotted the aircraft downed in a field and called 911 shortly before 6 p.m., prompting a rapid emergency response and significant police presence at the scene.

Investigators are still piecing together the events that led to this tragic crash, and the investigation remains ongoing. Local authorities will provide updates as more details emerge regarding the circumstances of the fatal incident.