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KY Couple And Three Children Killed In Independence Car Crash

According to the Kenton County Coroner, three children and two adults tragically died in a head-on crash in Independence, Kentucky Thursday.

The two-car collision happened around 4:30 p.m. in the 11000 block of Staffordsburg Road.

The Kenton County Police Department identified the victims Friday morning. All of the deceased were in one vehicle.

Killed in the crash:

Rodney Pollitt, Jr., (pictured,) 26 of Independence

Samantha Malohn, (pictured,) 27, of Dry Ridge

Hailieann Pollitt, 9, of Dry Ridge

Brenden Pollitt, 8, of Dry Ridge

Cailie Pollitt, 6, of Dry Ridge.

The children attended Grant County Schools, according to a district official.

Kenton County Police said Daniel Greis, 57, went left of center, striking the Honda Accord driven by Rodney Pollitt, Jr. Greis was flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center for his injuries. source

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.

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