Man accused of drunkenly crashing into home at 124 mph, killing passenger

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - A Kentucky man is facing murder and DUI charges after police say he crashed into a home at roughly 124 miles per hour, killing his passenger in the process.

Nelson County police say 25-year-old Jason Wurts was driving June 21 near Bardstown when he tried to make a turn, lost control of his vehicle and flew off the road.

Court documents state that Wurts drove through two yards and eventually crashed into a home. The passenger in his car, 27-year-old Morgan Williamson, died in the wreck.

A toxicology report shows Wurts had a blood alcohol level of .152 at the time of the crash.

Police say he was driving 124 mph just seconds before the wreck. The speed limit on that stretch of road is 35 mph.

Wurts faces several charges, which include murder, operating a vehicle while under the influence, speeding, criminal mischief and wanton endangerment. He was due to be arraigned Monday.