Ten Vehicle Injury Collision on I24 at the 91MM

 

Hopkinsville, KY (Christian County) – The Kentucky State Police are investigating a ten vehicle injury collision that occurred on Interstate 24 around the 91 mile marker, on Friday January 12, 2018 around 03:00 p.m.

Trooper Billy Over was investigating a single vehicle accident that had struck the cable barrier on I-24 east bound at the 91 mile marker. While investigating the accident, a Nissan Rogue traveling east bound lost control in the middle of the roadway causing a domino effect. Several vehicles traveling in the east bound lanes were unable to stop, striking one another.

The operator and passenger of the Nissan Rogue were the only people injured in the accident. They were transported by EMS to Jennie Stuart Hospital in Hopkinsville, KY, for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. The east bound lanes are currently closed, and are estimated to re-open at approximately 7:00 P.M.