Murray State Daniel M. Milam from Memphis Tenn., died in a single vehicle fatality collision that occurred on April 6, at approximately 2:52 p.m. The collision occurred on US 641 north of Hazel, Ky. Milam was pronounced dead on the scene by the Calloway County Coroner. He was wearing a seatbelt at the time of Read More
Kentucky State Police kicks off a six-month fall, holiday, and New Year enforcement campaign called Operation R.A.I.D. (Remove Aggressive, Impaired and Distracted drivers from Kentucky Roadways). The effort was developed by KSP Commanders across the state to target driving behaviors that cause most crashes in Kentucky. Operation R.A.I.D. begins Nov. 1, 2012 and runs through April 30, 2013. Read More
The Kentucky State Police have issued several tips for trick-or-treaters and the the motorists that will be out and about this Halloween. KSP Spokesperson, Sgt. Rick Saint-Blancard, said the agency wants the children to have a fun but safe trick or treating experience. “Halloween is traditionally a time for children to have fun, but most often Read More
The Kentucky State Police is initiating a new program where citizens are now able to text tips about a crime from their cell phone. The program, Text a Tip, is designed to report criminal activity and is anonymous. To Text a Tip, text 67283 in the address field, then type KSPTIP in the message field, Read More
Statewide data indicates an increase in traffic fatalities for the current year. Through Sept. 30, preliminary statistics indicate that 543 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways during 2012. This is six more than reported for this time period in 2011. Preliminary statistics state 15 people died in 11 separate crashes on Kentucky’s roadways Read More
(Cadiz, Ky.) – Two North Carolina residents are dead after a collision on Interstate 24. Kentucky State Police received a call about a single vehicle collision near the 61 mile marker on I-24 at 10:14 p.m. on Sunday. A tractor trailer was traveling west on I-24 and for an unknown reason ran off the right Read More