(MURRAY, Ky.) — A 19-year-old Murray man was seriously injured early Monday morning after losing control of his pickup truck on KY-94E, leading to a crash that closed the highway for more than three hours.
Quincy W. Tobergte was driving eastbound on KY-94E near Knight Road at 2:39 a.m. when his 2005 Dodge Dakota left the roadway, according to Kentucky State Police. Investigators believe speed and possible tire failure contributed to the crash.
The truck crossed the center line and exited the left side of the road, striking two parked vehicles and a utility pole before catching fire. Tobergte was ejected from the vehicle during the collision, and the burning truck came to rest on top of him, police said.
Emergency responders transported Tobergte to an out-of-state hospital for treatment of serious injuries. His current condition was not immediately available.
The crash forced the closure of KY-94E between Knight Road and Van Cleave Road until shortly after 6 a.m., affecting morning commuter traffic in the area.
Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, Murray Police Department, Murray-Calloway County EMS, Calloway County Fire-Rescue, and AirEvac Lifeteam. The fire department worked to extinguish the vehicle fire and assist in the rescue effort.
Kentucky State Police Trooper Dunigan is continuing to investigate the collision. Post 1 received the initial call from the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance with the investigation.
The crash highlights ongoing concerns about speed-related accidents on county highways, particularly during overnight hours when visibility and road conditions can be challenging.