Ivan Sanchez was an 18-year-old graduate Mayfield High School. He lived in Mayfield, Kentucky but is originally from Durham, North Carolina. ^[0]Ivan aspired to attend college and is remembered for his sense of humor and for caring for others.

On December 25th, Ivan and his cousin were driving to a family in Symsonia, Kentucky on KY 131. Ivan missed a curve, cross Lisa Lane, and crashed into the scene. Sanchez died at the scene while his cousin was transported to a hospital. Both of them were wearing seatbelts. ^[2]