Kentucky State Police Investigates a Three Vehicle Fatal Collision in Magoffin County
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. (October 7, 2024) – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post was notified of a three-vehicle fatal collision in Magoffin County at approximately 7:42 p.m. on October 4, 2024. The collision occurred at the intersection of US 460 and KY Route 114 in the Salyersville community of Magoffin County.
Upon arrival and through investigation, troopers discovered Sarah Spurling was operating a 2013 Toyota Avalon when her vehicle struck a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu being operated by Roger Arnett as Arnett was attempting to turn into a nearby driveway. Arnett’s vehicle then collided with a 2006 GMC Sierra being operated by Pernell Lemaster. Roger Arnett was transported to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision.
As a result of this investigation, Sarah Spurling, 33 years old of Louisville, KY, was arrested and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on the charges of Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, Vehicular Homicide when Under the Influence, and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree.
KSP Accident Reconstructionist, Detective James Cress is investigating the collision and was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police Post 9 personnel.
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