Tri Nguyen, 20, killed in wrong-way collision on Interstate 24 in McCracken County, Kentucky

Modified Date: 
Thu, 03/07/2024 - 8:10am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Paducah man dies after head-on crash with semi truck

Deputies say a 2008 Cadillac CTS driven by Tri Nguyen, 20, of Paducah was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the interstate. It was also reported the vehicle did not have the headlights on.

Crash on I-24 results in the death of a Paducah man

According to a news release from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a head-on collision at mile marker 9 of I-24 at about 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday night.

Collision on Interstate 24 Claims Life of Paducah Man

The investigation revealed a 2008 Cadillac CTS, operated by Tri Nguyen (20) of Paducah was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the interstate. It was also reported the vehicle did not have the headlights on.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Tri Nguyen
Carol Gordon
Augustine Idemudia
Roadway: 
Interstate 24