Chastain McWhorter, 26, and Robert Caudill, 75, killed in collision between semi and ambulance at US 27 and Old US 27 in Garrard County, Kentucky
Modified Date:
Thu, 04/04/2024 - 2:04pmAccident Date:
Monday, April 1, 2024Patient, operator dead after semi truck turns in front of ambulance
Officers are still investigating the crash. Video of the crash site appears to show a wrecked box truck, but officials are describing the vehicle as a semi truck.
Funeral arrangements made for Kentucky EMT killed in crash
McWhorter had been employed with Somerset-Pulaski EMS since December 2022 and left behind his wife, whom he married in July, children, including a newborn expected in July, family members, and fellow first responders.
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Type: Truck Accident
Topics:
AmbulancePeople Involved:
Chastain McWhorter
Robert Caudill
Bailey Haynes
Cory Dunn
Roadway:
US 27 and Old US 27County:
Garrard County, KYArea:
Lexington, KY