A 35-year-old woman from Burdine, Kentucky, died after a single-vehicle collision on KY-15 in Perry County during the early hours of Saturday, November 7, 2026.
The woman, identified as Amanda Carter, was travelling through the Chavies community when her 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander was involved in a crash shortly after midnight. Kentucky State Police Post 13 in Hazard said troopers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 12:03 a.m. following a report of a vehicle collision with injuries.
Details of the KY-15 Collision
Preliminary findings indicate that Carter was driving northbound when the vehicle approached a curve and failed to negotiate it. The Mitsubishi crossed into the southbound lane, struck a guardrail and overturned before coming to rest against an earth embankment.
Carter was not wearing a seat belt and was thrown from the vehicle during the rollover. She suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by the Perry County Coroner’s Office.
A passenger travelling with her survived the crash but sustained injuries described as non-life-threatening. The passenger was taken to Hazard ARH for medical attention.
Police Continue Crash Investigation
Kentucky State Police have not completed their investigation. An autopsy has been scheduled, while toxicology results are still pending.
Trooper Dennis Howard is handling the crash reconstruction as investigators work to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision. The preliminary account does not provide any final conclusions beyond the initial findings.
Carter’s unexpected death has left her family, friends and others who knew her mourning. Her loved ones now face the difficult task of coming to terms with the loss.
Obituary: Amanda Carter, 35, of Burdine, Kentucky, died following a single-vehicle crash on KY-15 in the Chavies community on November 7, 2026.
Cause of Death: Fatal injuries sustained in the vehicle crash, according to the reported preliminary findings. An autopsy and toxicology testing remain pending.
Funeral Arrangements: No funeral or memorial arrangements have been provided in the available report.
Disclaimer: The crash details are based on preliminary information attributed to Kentucky State Police. The investigation and crash reconstruction remain ongoing.