KSP Investigate Single Vehicle Injury Accident on the Pennyrile Parkway

Nortonville (May 4, 2017)- The Kentucky State Police investigated a single vehicle accident on the Pennyrile Parkway at the Hopkins County, Christian County line at approximately 3:45 p.m.. The collision resulted in one person being injured and taken to the hospital.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Corey M. Wallace, 28, Dawson Springs, was traveling north on the Pennyrile Parkway and as he passed the 28 mile marker, his vehicle hydroplaned on standing water causing him to lose control of his 2006 Ford Explorer SUV. The vehicle began to spin before leaving the roadway and colliding into a tree. Mr. Wallace was transported by private vehicle to Baptist Health Emergency Department in Madisonville for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.

Trooper Jon McGehee is doing the investigation and was assisted at the scene by Trooper Stu Recke and Ron’s Auto Body and Wrecker Service.

KSP has a toll-free number (1-800-222-5555) that citizens can call to confidentially report impaired drivers or criminal activity. They can also download the free KSP mobile phone app. The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.