Marrowbone, KY. (June 18, 2021) – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a 911 call of a two-vehicle fatal collision on US 460 in Pike County at approximately 5:21 A.M.
Upon arrival and through investigation, troopers found that:
- 67-year-old Larry Adkins of Shelbiana, Kentucky was operating a 2007 Dodge van in the Eastbound lane of US 460 when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2011 Ford Expedition operated by 56-year-old Brett Gayheart of McDowell, Kentucky.
- Adkins’ vehicle continued Eastbound until it struck a utility pole.
- Adkins was pronounced deceased on scene by the Pike County Coroner’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing by KSP Accident Reconstructionist, Trooper John Dixon.
Trooper Dixon was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel, KSP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Marrowbone Volunteer Fire Department, and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.