Juan Lozano Flores, 32, and Obdulia Diaz, 58, both of Lexington, Kentucky, died following a motorcycle crash in Frankfort on Sunday evening.
The collision happened at approximately 7:46 p.m. on October 4 near the intersection of Versailles Road and Hanley Lane. The area is also identified as U.S. 60, a major roadway through Franklin County.
According to the Franklin County Coroner’s Office, Flores and Diaz were traveling together on a motorcycle when it collided with another vehicle.
Both riders were pronounced dead at the scene. Coroner William C. Harrod identified the victims on October 5 after their families were notified.
Harrod said a post-mortem examination at the scene indicated both Flores and Diaz were wearing helmets when the collision occurred. Autopsies were performed Monday morning, with final results expected within 14 to 16 weeks.
The Franklin County Sheriff's Office reported that the driver of the other vehicle was not injured in the collision. Authorities temporarily closed part of Versailles Road while investigators worked at the scene and emergency crews cleared the roadway.
The crash caused a significant disruption along the busy Franklin County roadway Sunday evening. Drivers were advised to use alternate routes while investigators examined the vehicles and documented evidence from the scene.
Officials have not released a detailed account of how the motorcycle and the other vehicle collided. Investigators have also not announced any charges connected to the crash.
Authorities have continued to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision as part of the ongoing investigation. The Franklin County Sheriff's Office and Franklin County Coroner's Office are both involved in the investigation.
The deaths have left two Lexington families mourning the sudden loss of loved ones. Flores was 32, while Diaz was 58.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information could be released as officials complete their review and receive the final autopsy findings.
Juan Lozano Flores and Obdulia Diaz were pronounced dead at the scene of the October 4 crash. Their deaths have brought renewed attention to the serious consequences of motorcycle and vehicle collisions on Kentucky roadways.
