Clinton County, KY — February 18, 2025, Andrew Ridge was killed and Dylan Tuck was injured in a truck accident at about 6:30 a.m. on U.S. Route 127.
Authorities said a Dodge Ram was heading south on U.S. 127 when it veered off the road onto the left shoulder. It crashed into a northbound Mack semi-truck when it tried to get back into the correct lane.
Dodge driver Andrew Ridge, 21, died at the scene of the crash near Albany, according to authorities.
Truck driver Dylan Tuck, 26, was flown to a Tennessee hospital with serious injuries, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Clinton County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
When I see a report like this, my first question is why the Dodge driver veered off the road in the first place. Losing control and then overcorrecting into oncoming traffic is a common sequence in serious crashes, but the key issue is what caused that initial departure from the roadway.
There are a number of possibilities. Driver distraction or fatigue could have played a role. Mechanical failure, like a tire blowout or steering issue, is another possibility. Road conditions, such as ice or an obstacle on the shoulder, may have also contributed. A proper investigation should examine all these factors, rather than just assuming driver error.
From the truck driver’s perspective, this situation often is almost impossible to avoid. A vehicle suddenly crossing into their lane leaves little time to react, especially in a fully loaded semi-truck that requires far more distance to slow down or maneuver. That’s why investigators should look at any available evidence — dashcam footage, black box data and eyewitness accounts — to understand the timing of events.
At this point, we don’t have enough information to say exactly what went wrong. But if authorities stop at surface-level conclusions without digging deeper, they may miss the real cause of this crash.
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