Deadly Accident In Harlan County

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Posted: 7:07 PM Jul 5, 2008
Last Updated: 7:07 PM Jul 5, 2008

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An Eastern Kentucky man is dead after an early morning accident.

State police say 24 year old Jason Juarez of Closplint was driving on Highway 38 in Harlan County when his tire dropped off the side of the road. They say Juarez overcorrected and lost control of the car, went over an embankment and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Harlan County Coroner Phillip Bianchi.

Police say Juarez was not wearing a seatbelt.

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Posted by: Nikki Location: Closplint on Jul 6, 2008 at 12:44 PM
I hate to hear this another young life taken...I really liked Jason it wasnt a day that went by that he didnt put a smile on somebodys face....he was a good guy. R.I.P. Jason...I will always miss u.the family is in my prayers

Posted by: Sylvia Location: Evarts on Jul 6, 2008 at 02:25 AM
Deeply missed and forever in our hearts

Posted by: Anonymous on Jul 5, 2008 at 11:43 PM
sorry to hear about the accident

Posted by: Patsy Maynard on Jul 5, 2008 at 11:43 PM
YES, WE DEFINATELY SHOULD ALLOW THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AND PRAYER IN SCHOOLS.

Posted by: perry Location: evarts on Jul 5, 2008 at 10:47 PM
we are praying for the family.may god bless each and every one.

Posted by: very saddened Location: harlan on Jul 5, 2008 at 10:46 PM
I really hate to hear this. Me and Jason were good friends in high school. He was a very sweet person and could always make you laugh. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, prayers to his family and I will never forget you Jason.

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