A Harlan County man, who suffered critical injuries during a January 16 collision in Perry County, has died.
The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Highway 699 in the Cornettsville community.
Investigators determined that Scottie Cornett, age 40 of Cumberland, KY, was traveling eastbound on HWY 699, when he lost control of his 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. While attempting to regain control of the vehicle, Cornett struck a 1994 Peterbilt.
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Cornett was ejected from the vehicle and thrown over an embankment. He was taken to UK hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The driver of the semi was not injured.
