Kentucky State Police in Morehead Investigates Fatal Collision in Bath County

Owingsville, Ky. (September 25, 2024) –Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received a call for assistance from Bath County dispatch around 5:17 p.m. in reference to a fatal collision.

Troopers responded Interstate 64 around mile marker 124 in Bath County.  Through investigation it was determined that a male individual was operating a tow truck Owned by Jerry’s Towing of Morehead.  While he was loading up a vehicle onto a rollback he was struck by a commercial vehicle traveling West Bound.  The male was identified as Troy Caldwell 54 years of age from Morehead.  The male was pronounced deceased at the scene by Bath County Coroner Andrew Owens.  

After extensive investigation, Troopers have charged Shodmon Yuldashev 29 years of age from  Brooklyn New York with Tampering with Physical Evidence. 

Kentucky State Police were assisted on scene by Bath County Sheriff’s Office, Bath County Coronor’s Office, Bath County EMS, and Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. 

The investigation remains ongoing at this time. If you have any information relating to this incident, please contact Kentucky State Police at 606-784-4127.    

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