Calloway County, Ky.–Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 1 troopers continue to investigate a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in the closure of US-641 northbound for several hours Saturday evening. The collision scene has been cleared and the roadway has been reopened.
Preliminary investigation indicates Zachary Jackson, 22 years old of Madison, WV was operating a 2019 Kawasaki motorcycle on Poor Farm Road. Jackson entered the intersection of Poor Farm Road and US-641 when he was struck by a 2016 Ford Explorer, operated by Jonathan Mathis, 44 years old of Hardin, KY, who was traveling southbound on US-641. Upon colliding with the motorcycle, Mathis’ vehicle then continued across the median into the northbound lanes where it collided with a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado operated by Sue Robinson, 74 years old of Hampton, KY.
Mr. Jackson was flown to an out-of-state hospital for serious injuries. Mr. Mathis was transported to Murray-Calloway County Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Ms. Robinson did not report any injuries.
The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Casey Hamby. KSP was assisted on scene by the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, Calloway County Fire-Rescue, Murray-Calloway EMS, and AirEvac.
Calloway County Fire & Rescue photo.