UPDATE: Sept. 18 at 4:30 p.m.
Kentucky State Police have released more details regarding a deadly multi-vehicle collision in Woodford County last week.
According to KSP, an investigation has revealed that a semi driven by 43-year-old Matthew Jackson hit two cars and another semi, leading to a chain reaction crash that involved two more semis.
Three people were killed, including Jackson, and three others were hurt.
UPDATE: Sept. 14 at p.m.
The Woodford County Coroner has identified the three people who were killed in a multi-vehicle crash on I-64 on Friday.
The coroner says that 50-year-old Casey Whitlock from Georgetown, 43-year-old Matthew Jackson from Cincinnati, Ohio, and 39-year-old John McBroom from Crittenden were killed in the crash.
Due to an ongoing investigation into the crash, further information is not available at this time.
UPDATE: Sept. 13 at 11 a.m.
Kentucky State Police have announced that three people were killed and three people were hospitalized with injuries following a crash involving tractor-trailers and passenger cars on I-64 in Woodford County on Friday.
KSP states the crash involved four tractor-trailers and two passenger cars. Two of the four tractor-trailer drivers and one of the occupants of one of the passenger vehicles were pronounced dead at the scene. Two more occupants from passenger vehicles and one other tractor-trailer driver were taken to various hospitals with injuries.
UPDATE: Sept. 13 at 7:15 a.m.
According to Ready Frankfort, all lanes are now open on I-64W in Woodford County. The crash is under investigation.
UPDATE: Sept. 12 at 9 p.m.
An LEX 18 crew on the scene of a collision along I-64 in Woodford County has confirmed that the coroner is on scene.
The collision appears to have involved multiple semi-trucks. I-64 westbound still remains closed as crews continue to work.
According to Ready Frankfort, the roadway will remain for another four to five hours.
Avoid the area if possible.
UPDATE: Sept. 12 at 8:10 p.m.
Ready Frankfort reports that eastbound traffic has begun to move slowly.
Original Story:
A section of east and westbound I-64 in Woodford County is closed following a multi-vehicle collision, Ready Frankfort reports.
According to the agency, the collision happened near the interstate rest stops.
Drivers will need to utilize US 421 and US 60 for detour.
This is a developing story. More information will be added as it becomes available.
