Independence man killed in crash near Decoursey Road

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kentucky
intersection of KY 536 and Decoursey Pike
Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Kentucky Today in Kentucky: A 42-year-old Independence man died Monday night following a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of KY 536 and Decoursey Pike in Kenton County, police said. Joshua Thomas Rawe was traveling westbound on Kentucky Route 536 in a black Chevy Silverado when his vehicle crossed over the railroad crossing and continued across Decoursey Pike, striking a dirt embankment head-on. The Kenton County Police Department, Piner Fire Department, Independence Fire District and Air Care responded to the scene. Rawe was pronounced dead at the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Joshua Thomas Rawe Driver Fatal

Original reporting

Independence man killed in crash near Decoursey Road

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