Two-Vehicle Fatal Collision in Pike County

By Lilly Adkins

BSN Associate Editor

PIKEVILLE — A Martin County man was involved in a two-vehicle fatal collision on US 23, in Pikeville on Sept.7, in which a Pikeville man was killed.

Kentucky State Police are investigating the incident. In a release issued Sept. 9, they said upon their arrival and through investigation, troopers discovered Shawn McGinnis, 30, of Tomahawk, was operating a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado when his vehicle collided with the rear of a 1993 Ford Ranger operated by Herman Coleman, 66, of Pikeville.

“Coleman was pronounced deceased on scene by the Pike County Coroner’s Office,” the release said.

The investigation is ongoing by KSP Accident Reconstructionist, Detective Mark Branham, who was assisted on scene by KSP Post 9 personnel, Shelby Valley Volunteer Fire Department and Lifeguard Ambulance Service.