Collision Involving Kentucky State Police Trooper – Lawrence County
Louisa, Ky. (August 22, 2025) – At approximately 11:08 a.m., a Kentucky State Police Trooper from Post 14, Ashland, was conducting a traffic stop in Lawrence County when his marked patrol vehicle was struck from the rear by another vehicle.
The impact caused the Trooper’s vehicle to collide with a third vehicle that was involved in the traffic stop. As a result of the collision, four individuals were transported to the hospital for evaluation. All four individuals were later released. The Trooper sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries due to the collision.
An accident re-constructionist was requested and has opened an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Kentucky State Police remind all motorists to remain alert, avoid distractions, and move over or slow down when approaching emergency or law enforcement vehicles stopped on the highway. This collision remains under investigation by the Kentucky State Police.
