Edmonton man dies after collision involving deer in Taylor County

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – A Metcalfe County man is dead following a collision in Taylor County.

The Kentucky State Police Post 15 says it responded Thursday for a two-vehicle injury collision on Kentucky 70 that occurred at 4:52 a.m.

According to troopers, a preliminary investigation found that Larry Wicker, 62, of Elkhorn was traveling west on KY 70 in a 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier when a deer entered into his path on the road.

Authorities say Wicker was not able to avoid the collision with the deer.

Upon colliding with the vehicle, troopers say the deer went airborne and collided with a 2002 Freightliner operated by Rocky Morrison, 75, of Edmonton traveling east on KY 70.

Morrison was pronounced dead at the scene by the Taylor County coroner. Wicker was not injured during the collision.

Troopers were assisted by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor County Fire and EMS, Campbellsville Fire and Rescue, Taylor County Coroner’s Office and the Kentucky State Highway Department.

The investigation is ongoing at this time.