Kentucky State Police Post 9 Investigates Two Vehicle Injury Collision in Pike County

FREEBURN, Ky. (July 17, 2026) – Kentucky State Police Post 9 is investigating a two vehicle injury collision that occurred at approximately 10:15 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, on State Highway 194 E in the Freeburn community of Pike County.

The preliminary investigation indicates Morris Casey was operating a 2010 Ford Ranger traveling eastbound on State Highway 194 E when his vehicle struck the rear of a 2001 Western Star tractor-trailer coal truck operated by Larry Conley. The tractor-trailer was stopped due to road construction at the time of the collision.

Casey was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment of his injuries. 

The collision remains under investigation by KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer Jamie Fields. Officer Fields was assisted at the scene by personnel from Kentucky State Police Post 9 and other local first responder agencies.

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