Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Collision in Boyle County

DANVILLE, Ky. (January 18th, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 7, Richmond, was contacted just before 11:00 a.m., Sunday, January 18, 2026, in reference to a two vehicle collision on Shakertown Road (KY-33) in Boyle county. 

The initial investigation indicates a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis operated by Hector Sanchez, 55, of Burgin, Ky, was traveling south on Shakertown Road when two wheels of the vehicle exited the roadway. Mr. Sanchez attempted to regain control and re-entered the roadway, crossing into the northbound lane, where the vehicle collided with a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado traveling north on Shakertown Road. The Silverado was driven by Ernest Robinson, 67, of McKee, Ky.

As a result of the collision, Hector Sanchez, 55, of Burgin, Ky, was fatally injured and pronounced deceased by the Boyle County Coroner Eric Guerrant. Ernest Robinson, 67, of Mckee, Ky, operator of the Chevy Silverado was transported to the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The ongoing collision investigation is being conducted by Trooper Tyler Holt. He was assisted on the scene by Kentucky State Police personnel, Boyle County Sheriffs Department, Boyle County EMS, Boyle County Fire Department, Mercer County Sheriffs Department and Boyle County Coroner’s Office.

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