A two car accident on Tuesday, September 7 has claimed the life of a local child.

According to Kentucky State Police Sgt. Jamie Heller, the accident occurred around 7 a.m. on Hwy. 90, approximately three miles west of Burkesville.

Megan Crafton, 24, of Marrowbone, was traveling east in a 1999 Ford. She exited a graded curve and attempted to slow for stopped traffic when she lost control of her vehicle. She then entered the westbound lane where she was struck in the right side by a 1999 Ford pickup operated by James B. Kerr, 27, of Burkesville.

A passenger in the Crafton vehicle, Gracie Faye Hurt, age 6, of Marrowbone, was pronounced dead at Cumberland County Hospital.

Crafton was transported to the Cumberland County Hospital where she was treated and released. Kerr was not injured.

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A search warrant two weeks ago Friday night in the Hegira Community has led to the recovery of stolen items and the discovery of a methamphetamine lab.

According to Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputy Craig Groce, a tip led officers to search a residence on Ruel Glidewell Road.

During the search, Groce said 10-15 stolen items were found from different theft cases in Cumberland County. Also several components used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine were found. Local Meth Tech Lawrence Nettles and Cumberland County Emergency Management Director Greg Cary were called to the scene.

Groce said an arrest was pending.