Multi-vehicle vehicle crash in Rockcastle County turns deadly

Published
June 24, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kentucky
U.S. Highway 421 near Big Hill
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Kentucky Today in Kentucky: A multi-vehicle crash in Rockcastle County, Kentucky turned deadly on Tuesday around 5 a.m. According to the Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Matthew Gabbard of McKee was driving on U.S. Highway 421 near Big Hill when a truck crossed into the path of his vehicle. Gabbard was taken to a hospital in Berea and was later pronounced deceased. No information was released about the condition of the individuals in the truck, and the crash remains under investigation pending accident reconstruction.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Matthew Gabbard Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Multi-vehicle vehicle crash in Rockcastle County turns deadly

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