Kentucky State Police Investigate Collision involving KSP Cruiser

RICHMOND, Ky. (March 5, 2026) – The Kentucky State Police, Post 7 in Richmond, was notified just before 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, of a two-vehicle collision on US-25 (Lexington Road) near the I-75 exit 90 overpass in Madison County.

Troopers, along with medical personnel, responded to the scene. The preliminary investigation indicates a marked Kentucky State Police patrol vehicle, operated by Trooper Albert LaGrange, was traveling west on Lexington Road and approaching the intersection at the Exit 90 overpass. A 2014 silver Chevrolet Malibu, operated by Taijua Robinson, 24, of Richmond, Ky, was traveling east on Lexington Road and attempting to make a left turn onto I-75 when the collision occurred. Video footage obtained during the investigation indicates the marked Kentucky State Police patrol vehicle had a green traffic signal as it approached the intersection, while the Chevrolet Malibu entered the intersection after disregarding the traffic control device.

As a result of the collision, Robinson was transported to the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital for treatment of possible minor injuries. Trooper LaGrange was transported to Baptist Health Richmond for treatment of possible minor injuries.

The collision remains under investigation and is being reconstructed by Detective Tyler Holt. He was assisted at the scene by Kentucky State Police personnel, the Richmond Police Department, Madison County EMS, and the Richmond City Fire Department.

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