Kentucky State Police Investigates Single Vehicle Fatal Collision in Pike County

ASHCAMP, Ky. (February 26, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9, Pikeville, was notified of a single-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 3:47 p.m. on February 25, 2026. The incident took place on Kentucky Route 197 in the Ashcamp community of Pike County.

The initial investigation determined that Matthew Corbett was operating a white 2020 Ford Transit ambulance owned by Lifeguard Ambulance Service when the vehicle exited the roadway and overturned. Douglas Jones was a passenger in the vehicle. Mr. Jones was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

The collision remains under investigation by Accident Reconstructionist Trooper Terry Mounts. Trooper Mounts was assisted at the scene by Post 9 personnel, the Millard Volunteer Fire Department, and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.

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