McCracken County Sheriff's deputies said that shortly after 11:30 pm, 47-year-old Michael Winstead, was traveling on Benton Road and attempted to merge on to Kentucky Dam Road. They said Winstead’s vehicle struck a guardrail and left the road, where it struck an embankment.
Deputies said Winstead was not wearing a seat belt. They also reported that speed, along with alcohol, are believed to be contributing factors in the collision.
Winstead was pronounced dead at the scene by the McCracken County Coroner.
Winstead was pronounced dead at the scene by the McCracken County Coroner.