KSP seeking info on officer-involved fatal crash in Pulaski County Kentucky Today

Published 4:00 pm Wednesday, August 28, 2024

The Kentucky State Police Post in London is continuing its investigation into a fatal traffic crash in Pulaski County, in which one of the drivers was an off-duty police officer from Garrard County.

The KSP says it was called shortly before midnight on Saturday, August 17 regarding a two-vehicle collision that took place on US 27 near Old Norwood Road in the Science Hill community of Pulaski County, involving an off-duty officer with the Lancaster Police Department.

According to State Police, their preliminary investigation indicates a Dodge Durango police vehicle, operated by Officer Derrick A. Glover, 31, of Nancy, was traveling south on U.S. 27 when his vehicle collided with the rear of a red Coleman 196cc off-road motorcycle, operated by a juvenile, who was not wearing a helmet.

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As a result of the collision, the juvenile was fatally injured and pronounced dead on the scene by the Pulaski County Coroner’s Office. Officer Glover was not injured due to the crash.

The KSP also said on Tuesday they are seeking assistance from the public regarding this investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the off-road motorcycle operated by a juvenile, or the Lancaster PD Dodge Durango police vehicle, at or near the crash location prior to when it took place, is encouraged to contact KSP Lieutenant Hunter Martin by phone (502-782-1847) or email (hunter.martin@ky.gov).