Event Brief
Knox County KY Sheriff Probes Fatal Crash
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: A left-turn collision on KY 25E near Higgins Rd killed one driver; deputies are investigating the circumstances.
WHO: Knox County KY Sheriff’s Office; Alfred Smith (73, Corbin, KY); Cody Cox (29, Pineville, KY)
WHAT: Two-vehicle fatal collision involving a Mercury Sable and a Chevy Silverado
WHEN: Apr 30, 2026 at 8:53 AM ET
WHERE: Highway 25E, just south of Higgins Rd, Knox County, KY
WHY: The preliminary investigation indicates the 73-year-old driver crossed into the path of the oncoming vehicle while making a left turn.
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