18-year-old senior at Spencer County High School dies in car crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A senior at Spencer County High School died in a car crash on Saturday night.

Nathan Wimsatt, 18, died in a car crash, according to a Facebook post by Spencer County High School.

Officials with Kentucky State Police said the single-vehicle crash took place just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday on Lilly Pike, near the three mile marker.

Wimsatt was driving a 1991 Mazda Miata when he lost control and hit an embankment, according to police. Police said the vehicle overturned and Wimsatt was ejected. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger who was inside the vehicle declined medical treatment.

Wimsatt was a student-athlete at Spencer County High School in Taylorsville, playing soccer and tennis, according to the school.

"[Nathan] was a beloved member of our school community and will be greatly missed by all," Spencer County High School posted. "Please be in prayer for Nathan's family, our students, and our staff as we face the grief that the coming days will bring."

Grief counselors will be available at the school's library to provide support for staff and students on Monday.

Spencer County High School will be delaying KSA testing to focus on the well-being of the school's students and staff.