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3 Dead, 1 Serious After Head-On Crash

Last updated on Wednesday, August 8, 2007

(PETERSBURG) - Three Petersburg teens were killed and another was seriously injured Tuesday in a head-on collision.

16-year-old driver Michael Lee was traveling near Plainville when he reportedly crossed the center line and struck a semi.

Lee and 14-year-old Brody Beard were pronounced dead at the scene. 18-year-old John Hughes was airlifted to an area hospital and died about two hours after the crash.

17-year-old passenger Jesse Houston remains in critical condition at a Louisville hospital.

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