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Photo of fatal wreck goes viral after people claim to see spirit above victim’s body

Posted at 6:47 PM, Jul 13, 2016
and last updated 2016-07-14 07:23:06-04

(Courtesy: Saul Vazquez)

STANTON, Ky. – A chilling photo taken at the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash in Kentucky is getting a lot of attention online. Many Facebook users say the photo shows the motorcycle driver’s spirit leaving his body.

According to WLEX, the crash occurred in Powell County, Kentucky, on Tuesday evening around 5:30 p.m. A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing on Highway 15 near Stanton. He was transported to the hospital where he later died.

Saul Vazquez of Mount Sterling, Kentucky, says he witnessed the accident while in his truck and took a picture of the accident.

“Zoom in and pay attention to the shadow just off the top of the state trooper hat. All I say is I hope everyone involved is okay!!” wrote Stanton in the Facebook post.

Many people believe the photo shows the motorcycle driver’s spirit leaving his body. Regardless, it’s certainly sparking a lot of conversation.

Vazquez told WLEX that the picture has not been altered.

The photo has been shared thousands of times in less than 24 hours after Vazquez posted it.