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93-Year-Old Driver Dies After Prius Hits Tractor-Trailer on U.S. 25E in Knox County

State police say the semi had stopped in the median with its trailer blocking the southbound lane.

Overview

  • The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. Saturday in the Gray community, according to Kentucky State Police.
  • Investigators report the tractor-trailer had crossed the southbound lanes and stopped on the median while attempting to merge into the northbound side.
  • Crit Moses, 93, was identified as the Prius driver who struck the driver's side of the trailer that was partially blocking the southbound lane.
  • He was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital in critical condition and was pronounced dead Sunday by the Fayette County deputy coroner.
  • State police say the collision remains under investigation with no determinations of cause or charges announced.