*** UPDATE: 4:10 p.m. Friday, March 14th ***
Ryan Whitaker has been located and is safe according to Kentucky State Police.
HAZARD, Ky. (WMDJ) – Kentucky State Police are asking for assistance in finding a missing Hazard man.
Donald “Ryan” Whitaker, 38, of Hazard, was reported missing by family on Thursday. Whitaker is a white male, standing 6’1” tall, weighing 165 lbs. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with gold sleeves featuring Hazard High School logos.
An investigation indicates that the last known whereabouts of Whitaker was March 6th at the Morton Combs Athletic Complex at Knott County Central High School in Hindman. His last communication was March 11th. No communication has been reported since.
Whitaker was a star basketball player for the University of Pikeville and former boys’ basketball coach for Pike County Central High School. He currently serves as an assistant coach of the boys' program at Hazard High School.
If you have an information, you’re asked to contact KSP in Hazard (606) 435-6069.
