Burkesville, KY. (July 25, 2019) – Trooper Jason Warinner is investigating a 2-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2019 at approximately 1:47pmCT, 1 mile west of Burkesville on HWY 90. Preliminary investigations indicate that 63-year-old Roger Spivey of Celina, TN, was travelling west on KY 90 in a 1996 Dodge Ram. Spivey was attempting to make a left turn when he was struck on the driver side by a 2005 Harley Davidson being operated by 79-year-old Leslie Thrasher of Burkesville, KY. Spivey, along with a passenger, 56-year-old Teresa Spivey of Celina, TN, were both wearing a seatbelt and were not injured. Thrasher was wearing a helmet; he was transported to Cumberland County Hospital by EMS where he was pronounced deceased.
KSP Trooper Warinner was assisted at the scene by Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, Burkesville Police Department, Cumberland County EMS, Burkesville and Marrowbone Fire Departments, Cumberland County Rescue, and Emergency Management.
