Burkesville, KY (September 28, 2020) - On Saturday, September 26, 2020 at approximately 7:39pmCT, Troopers from Kentucky State Police Post 15 responded to a single vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of KY 1880 and Albany Rd.
The preliminary investigation indicates that 37-year-old Jonathan Dyer of Albany, KY was operating a 2003 Hyundai east bound on KY 1880 when he failed to stop at the intersection of Albany Rd. Dyer crossed Albany Road and struck an earth embankment. He was transported to Cumberland County hospital and later flown to the UK Hospital in Lexington, KY. A passenger, 60-year-old Thomas Dyer of Albany, KY was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Cumberland County Coroner. Both parties involved were not wearing seatbelts.
The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Aron Jones.