The crash happened Tuesday morning in the eastbound lanes of the Hal Rogers Parkway.
The Laurel County coroner was called to the scene. His office tells WKYT that the victim is a student at a local school.
Traffic is shut down both directions on the parkway between the intersection of US Highway 25 and the intersection of KY Highway 30.
Dispatchers say the roadway will likely be closed until at least 10:30 a.m.
Story courtesy of WKYT.com