Kentucky

Michael Bynum Injured in Accident at I-24 in Marshall County, KY

Published on: March 15, 2022

Date of Accident
February 23, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Michael Bynum
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-24, Oak Grove, Marshall County, KY, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that injured a volunteer firefighter at I-24 in Marshall County, KY on February 23rd, 2022. Police say the incident happened on the Tennessee River Bridge, which investigators say was covered in ice. Police say there was a serious of 7 accidents involving 12 tractor-trailers and six passenger cars colliding in an hour time span. Volunteer firefighter Michael Bynum was responding at the scene when another tractor-trailer lost control and struck Bynum, who pinned against the nearby guardrail. He was hospitalized with serious injuries he is expected to recover from. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kentucky State Police
Vehicles Involved
Commercial Truck, Passenger Car
Road/Highway
I-24
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Multiple vehicles crashed on icy roads before a semi-truck collided with a firefighter at the scene

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