MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY : Injury collision shuts down Interstate 24 eastbound lanes on Sunday, 28th February 2021
McCracken County, Kentucky
On February 28, 2021, at approximately 11:10 a.m., McCracken County Sheriff Deputies responded to the Eastbound lanes of Interstate 24, at the 9 mile marker, for an injury collision.
Investigation revealed Dennis Omaywa, 42, of Minnesota, was operating a 2019 Semi Tractor-trailer, Eastbound, in the left lane.
Another vehicle in front of Omaywa began to hydroplane and lose control.
Omaywa was forced to slow abruptly to avoid striking the car.
A 2009 Dodge passenger car was following Omaywa and was not able to slow before striking the rear of the tractor trailer.
The impact caused the car to become partially lodged under the trailer.
The driver of this vehicle was identified as Carson Godfrey, 28, of Metropolis Illinois.
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