By Crash News Writer 
Stamping Ground, KY (October 6, 2024) – A fatal crash led to the closure of a Kentucky highway in both directions for nearly four hours on Wednesday, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). The accident occurred on Stamping Ground Road, KY State Highway 227, in the area of Viley Lane, around 10 a.m.
Authorities reported that a 2009 Freightliner dump truck was moving northbound on Stamping Ground Road when it veered off the roadway. The driver overcorrected, resulting in a collision with a 2004 Toyota Tacoma driven by 61-year-old Terry Coyle.
The Scott County Coroner arrived at the scene around 11 a.m. and pronounced Coyle dead.
The SCSO confirmed that the highway was closed for around four hours while deputies worked the scene. They also stated that drugs or alcohol were not considered factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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