Dunnville, KY (November 13, 2020) - Trooper Matt Brumley is investigating a motorcycle fatality that occurred Thursday, November 12, 2020 at approximately 3:47pmCT on north US127 near the Russell-Casey County line. Preliminary investigations indicate that Austyn Deel, 22, of Russell Springs, KY was operating a 2003 Kawasaki motorcycle southbound on US127 when he attempted to overtake several vehicles and ran off the roadway striking an earth embankment. Deel was not wearing a helmet and was transported to Russell County Hospital where he was pronounced deceased a short time later.
KSP Trooper Brumley was assisted at the scene by additional KSP personnel, Russell County EMS, and the Russell County Sheriff’s Department.