A Johnson County man was killed in a motor vehicle accident in Magoffin County on Wednesday, which is being investigated by the Kentucky State Police.
According to a press release statement, the Kentucky State Police Post 9 in Pikeville, KY. received a call from Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office regarding a two-vehicle fatal collision in Magoffin County at approximately 3:46 P.M., on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. The collision occurred on US 460 in the Salyersville community of Magoffin County.
Upon arrival and through investigation, troopers discovered a man, identified asTyler Mac McCallister, 23, of Paintsville was operating a 2007 Black Lexus eastbound on US 460, when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 2020 Peterbilt commercial vehicle being operated by 51 year old Cam Price of Salyersville.
Tyler McCallister was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Magoffin County Coroner’s Office. The investigation is ongoing by KSP Accident Reconstructionist Technician, Trooper Dustin Thompson.
Trooper Thompson was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel, Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement officers, Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office, Magoffin County Rescue Squad, and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.