One killed, another injured in a two-vehicle collision that ended a police chase on Cairo Road in McCracken County, Kentucky

Modified Date: 
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 8:56am
Accident Date: 
Monday, August 2, 2021

1 person killed, 1 flown to out-of-state hospital after crash on U.S. 60 at KY 305 near Barkley Regional Airport

As Young neared U.S. 60 on Cairo Road, detectives began decreasing their speed to ease the pressure on Young, the sheriff's office says. However, Young maintained speed, and as he rounded the curve approaching U.S. 60, he crashed into another vehicle heading eastbound on U.S. 60.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Police Chase
Roadway: 
Cairo Road