JACKSON, Ky. (WMDJ) — A Breathitt County man died early Sunday following a two-vehicle crash in the Jackson community.
Kentucky State Police say the collision happened around 1:51 a.m. on KY-15. Investigators say a 41-year-old Lost Creek man was driving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado northbound when the truck crossed the center line and struck a southbound Perry County Ambulance that was returning to its station.
The driver of the pickup was pronounced dead at the scene by the Breathitt County Coroner’s Office.
Two ambulance crew members were taken to Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center for precautionary treatment.
Investigators say the pickup driver was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, while the other occupants involved were restrained.
Toxicology results are pending, and an autopsy has been scheduled.
The crash remains under investigation.





