On June 13th, 2022 at approximately 11:00 pm, Deputy Todd Clere observed a red vehicle westbound on Highway 80 traveling at a high rate of speed. Deputy Clere activated his emergency equipment and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle stopped at the traffic signal at US 641 North and Poor Farm Road before making a turn onto Poor Farm Road and accelerating to a high rate of speed. Deputy Clere attempted to catch up with the vehicle and observed it disregard the stop sign at intersection of Poor Farm and Brinn roads. The vehicle then became airborne at which time the driver lost control and the vehicle left the roadway striking a tree on its driver’s side. Deputy Clere requested EMS and attempted to render medical aid. MCCH EMS arrived on location and requested the Coroner’s Office. The Driver was identified as Phillip Croom, 56 years old of Murray who was pronounced by Calloway County Coroner Ricky Garland at the scene.
The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Murray Calloway County EMS, Calloway County Fire/ Rescue and the Calloway County Coroner’s Office.
Sheriff Nicky Knight