Tompkinsville, KY (November 5, 2021) - Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a 2-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at approximately 2:56pmCT, 2 miles south of Tompkinsville on Hwy 163.

Preliminary investigations indicate that 45 -year-old Danny Grooms of Gainesboro TN was operating a 2000 Honda motorcycle northbound on Hwy 163, when a 2007 Subaru turning onto Hwy 163 pulled into his path. The motorcycle struck the Subaru in the left side and the driver was ejected. The Subaru was operated by 46-year-old Kaye McKinney of Glasgow, KY. Mr. Grooms was wearing a helmet but succumbed to injuries he sustained as a result of the collision. Grooms was pronounced deceased by the Monroe County Coroner.

This collision remains under investigation by Trooper Mathew Brumley. He was assisted at the scene by other KSP personnel and Monroe County EMS.