Troopers investigating crash involving hazardous material spill in Graves County
HICKORY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating a crash involving a hazardous material spill in Graves County on Friday, Nov. 13.
According to the agency, a single-vehicle collision occurred in the area of Hopewell Road and Herman Road.
Authorities say Hopewell Road is currently closed to traffic between Westplains Road and KY-408.
Troopers say an initial investigation revealed a truck with a tractor-trailer loaded with Class 8 Corrosive Solid hazardous material was being driven by Rhuel L. Sankey of Las Vegas, Nevada west of Herman Road.
Authorities say while trying to turn right onto Hopewell Road, the truck overturned off of the road.
The driver reported a possible minor injury, however, they denied medical treatment on scene, authorities say.
The crash resulted in a leak of diesel fuel, oil and hazardous materials, troopers say.
According to the Kentucky State Police, the roadway is closed to allow for cleanup on scene.
The hazardous material has been identified as Poultry Guard Dry, authorities say, a granulated bentonite clay amended with sulfuric acid.
There is no current risk to public health from this incident, troopers say.
The Kentucky State Police was assisted by the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, the Paducah Fire Department HazMat Response, Graves County Emergency Management, Mayfield Fire and EMS and Viola Fire Department for their assistance on scene.
