Quick Facts:
Where: The accident occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 64 in Rowan County, Kentucky.
What Happened: A tractor-trailer allegedly struck an SUV, causing the SUV to roll off the road.
Participants:
- Dennis Ray McCoy, driver of Chevrolet Blazer
- Driver of tractor-trailer
Reported Injuries/Fatalities:
- Dennis Ray McCoy, 45, killed
Details:
On or about Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020, around 1:30 in the afternoon, an accident between an SUV and a tractor-trailer claimed the life of a 45-year-old man from Olive Hill. KSP Troopers said the accident happened on the westbound side of Interstate 64 in Rowan County, Kentucky.
State Troopers said 45-year-old Dennis McCoy was killed when his Chevrolet Blazer rolled after it was hit by a tractor-trailer traveling the same direction. Paramedics rushed McCoy to St. Claire HealthCare Emergency Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time after his arrival.
Google Streetview shows Interstate 40 is four lanes in the area, with a grassy median dividing east and westbound traffic. Rowan County is located about 134 miles east of Louisville.
State and local law enforcement are investigating.