HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are investigating a single-vehicle, fatality collision that occurred on the Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway, at approximately the 11 mile-marker, on Monday, October 12, at 6:05 a.m.
According to a news release, Robert L. Mayhugh, 40, Paducah, KY, was operating a 2013 Ford Edge southbound on the parkway when he lost control of the vehicle.
The vehicle exited the left shoulder and traveled into the grass median where it struck a guardrail. It became airborne and struck a concrete bridge pier before coming to rest on its top in the passing lane of the southbound lanes of the parkway.
Mayhugh was transported via ambulance to the Jennie Stuart Medical Center for treatment. He was in the process of being flown to Vanderbilt when he was diverted to the Gateway Medical Center where he succumbed to his injuries. He was wearing a seatbelt.
The crash is under investigation.