Kentucky State Police Investigates a Two Vehicle Fatal Collision in Pike County

Elkhorn City, KY. (July 19, 2022) – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call regarding a two-vehicle fatal collision in Pike County at approximately 9:29 p.m. on July 16, 2022. The collision occurred on Elkhorn Creek in the Elkhorn City community of Pike County.

Upon arrival and through investigation, troopers discovered 44 year old Dusty Ratliff of Elkhorn City was operating a 2017 Silver Ram 2500 on Elkhorn Creek when her vehicle crossed the center line striking a 2009 Black KIA Spectra being operated by 44 year old James Kelly of Pikeville. Kelly was pronounced deceased on scene by the Pike County Coroner’s Office. The investigation is ongoing by KSP Accident Reconstructionist, Detective Mark Branham.

Detective Branham was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel, Elkhorn City Volunteer Fire Department, and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.

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