A northern Livingston County man died as a result of injuries received in a single-vehicle accident Wednesday night near Smithland.
Bill Christianson, 45, of Hampton was pronounced dead at the scene of the late-night crash on Ky. 453 by Livingston County Coroner Jeff Armstrong.
According to Kentucky State Police, Christianson was northbound on the road when his vehicle left the right shoulder of the roadway and struck a utility pole. His 2006 Pontiac sedan then traveled an additional 58 feet before coming to final rest off the east side of the roadway.
The fatality occurred at 10:38 p.m., approximately 1.3 miles east of Smithland.
Trooper Donald Crawford was assisted on scene by Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, Livingston County EMS, the Livingston County coroner and Smithland Fire Department.
The investigation is continuing by Trooper Crawford.
