COLUMBIA, Ky.  (October 21, 2024) – On October 19, 2024 at approximately 7:30 P.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on Greensburg Road in Adair County.

The preliminary investigation revealed a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup was parked in the northbound lane of Greensburg Road facing south operated by Samuel Derossett, age 36 of Columbia.  A pedestrian, Chad Pegg, age 54 of Greensburg, was standing near the front of the Chevrolet pickup.  A 2010 Ford Edge, operated by Norma Shirley, age 74 of Columbia, was traveling north on Greensburg Road when she collided with the Chevrolet pickup and Mr. Pegg.  

Mr. Pegg was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. Mr. Derossett was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital with serious injuries.  Ms. Shirley was also transported to the University of Louisville Hospital with serious injuries.  

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire and EMS, and Adair County Rescue Squad.  The collision remains under investigation by Senior Trooper Dean Lunz.