Tractor-trailer hits snow plow in Grayson County, 1 flown for treatment

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Grayson County man is seriously injured following a crash between a tractor-trailer and a snowplow.

According to K105, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Leitchfield Fire Departments, EMS and the Kentucky State Police responded to a wreck Wednesday around 10:05 a.m. near the 98-mile marker of the Western Kentucky Parkway eastbound.

K105 reports first responders stated a westbound tractor-trailer crossed the median before crashing head on into an eastbound snowplow/salt spreader.

As a result, K105 reports the tractor-trailer’s engine block ejected and landed in the middle of the road.

The snowplow operator, identified as 23-year-old Taylor Pharis of Clarkson, was working for a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet subcontractor, according to K105.

Pharis was extricated from the snowplow by Leitchfield firefighters, K105 reports. According to K105, he suffered severe injuries and was flown to University of Louisville Hospital.

According to K105, Pharis’ wife has stated it appears that he will survive the crash.

The male tractor-trailer driver was transported to Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. In addition, K105 says multiple first responders stated the tractor-trailer was seen driving by witnesses at a high rate of speed before the crash.

Further details will be released as they become available.