Overview
- Trooper Blaine Miller, who was nearby for an unrelated call, broke the Honda CR‑V windshield Friday as heavy smoke began and removed four occupants to safety.
- Kentucky State Police say a tractor‑trailer driven by Steven Hawkins merged from the middle lane into the right lane near mile marker 87 and forced the 2013 Honda CR‑V off the shoulder, causing multiple rollovers.
- All four occupants were identified by KSP as Samantha, Joshua, Sarah and Savannah Bloom and were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital before being released while the truck driver declined EMS.
- Local media published video of the rescue that corroborates KSP’s account and has focused attention on how rapid first response can prevent more serious harm.
- KSP’s investigation remains open to confirm a final cause and to decide whether citations or charges are warranted, a finding that could affect safety enforcement for large‑vehicle lane changes.