On Tuesday, September 30th, just after 4:00 p.m., Calloway County Fire-Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a passenger car and a semi at the intersection of KY 121 South and Cypress Trail.
Upon arrival, CCFR units and the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office found a large crane truck overturned across both lanes of KY 121 South and a black passenger vehicle with significant front-end damage off the roadway. All occupants were out of their vehicles upon our arrival. Murray–Calloway County EMS evaluated both drivers and transported one to the Murray–Calloway County Hospital Emergency Department with non-life-threatening injuries.
The investigation determined that the crane truck was traveling northbound on KY 121 South when the passenger vehicle, which had been stopped at the intersection preparing to turn southbound, pulled into the truck’s path. While the collision caused extensive vehicle damage, both drivers fortunately sustained only minor injuries.
Officials said, “We would like to extend our appreciation to Paul’s Towing for their prompt response in recovering the overturned truck as well as Max’s 641 Towing for removing the other vehicle allowing us to reopen the roadway. Calloway County Fire-Rescue responded with one pumper, one tanker, one support truck, and one command vehicle, with 14 firefighters on scene for approximately three hours. The roadway was fully reopened around 7:00 p.m.”