MURRAY, Ky. (August 12, 2025) – A 19-year-old Murray man was seriously injured in an early Monday morning accident that also closed the roadway for several hours. The Kentucky State Police are investigating.
On August 11th at 2:39am, KSP Post 1 received a call from Calloway County Sheriff’s Office requesting KSP to investigate a collision that occurred on KY-94E near the intersection with Knight Road. Troopers responded to the scene and began an investigation.
The initial investigation indicates that a 2005 Dodge Dakota, operated by Quincy W. Tobergte, 19 years old of Murray, KY, was traveling eastbound on KY-94E. For reasons believed to be related to speed and possible tire failure, Tobergte lost control of the vehicle near Knight Road. The vehicle crossed the center line, exited the left side of the roadway, struck two parked vehicles and a utility pole. Tobergte was ejected from the vehicle during the collision and the vehicle came to final rest on top of Tobergte. The vehicle also caught fire during the incident. Tobergte was transported to an out of state hospital for treatement of serious injuries.
KY-94E was closed between Knight Road and Van Cleave Road until shortly after 6:00am CT. KSP was assisted on scene by Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, Murray Police Department, Murray-Calloway County EMS, Calloway County Fire-Rescue, and AirEvac Lifeteam.
The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Dunigan.