Fatal Knox County Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Accident

From The Knox Ky Sheriff's Department -

On Friday, May 22, 2026, at approximately 9:55pm, Knox County Deputies were dispatched to South KY 233 in the Gray community in regard to a fatal collision. The preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle struck an individual on the roadway.

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased by the Knox County coroner. The identity of the individual is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Barbourville Police Department is assisting with the onging investigation.

Also responding was the West Knox Fire Department and Knox County EMS.