One person was killed in a crash on Winchester Road involving a drunk driver

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – One person was killed in a crash in Lexington Friday night.

According to police, this happened around 11 p.m. on Winchester Road between Man O War and Bahama Road.

54-year-old Billy Joe Williamson Jr. was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died from his injuries.

According to police, initial investigations indicate that a drunk driver crossed the center line, which led to the accident.

Williamson’s family tells us his vehicle was hit head-on by the other driver.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Billy was employed here at LEX 18. He will be sorely missed by the LEX 18 family.