CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the 9000 block of Liberty Road (KY 70) in Taylor County that occurred early on the morning of Thursday, November 21, 2024
The preliminary investigation revealed that Larry Wicker, 62, of Elkhorn, was traveling west on KY 70 in a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier when a deer entered the roadway into his path. Mr. Wicker was unable to avoid a collision with the deer. Upon colliding with Mr. Wicker’s vehicle, the deer was thrown airborne and collided with a 2002 Freightliner operated by Rocky Morrison, 75, of Edmonton, traveling east on KY 70. Morrison's address is listed in Edmonton but he actually resides in Adair County.
Mr. Morrison was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Taylor County Coroner, who was called to the scene around 5:30 a.m. Mr. Wicker was not injured during the collision. Taylor County Coroner Daniel Cook spoke with 99.9 The Big Dog's Larry J. Smith, and told Smith that Morrison's body has been sent to the Kentucky Medical Examiners office for autopsy.
KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Taylor County Sheriff's Office, Taylor County Fire and EMS, Campbellsville Fire and Rescue, Taylor County Coroner’s Office and the Kentucky State Highway Department. Trooper Trevor Sagrecy and Senior Trooper Weston Sullivan continue investigating the collision.
