WOODFORD COUNTY, KENTUCKY — The family of a Cincinnati truck driver killed in a fiery six-vehicle crash on Interstate 64 in central Kentucky has filed a lawsuit against his employer, accusing him of speeding, distracted driving, and exceeding allowable hours of service before the fatal collision.
The crash occurred on September 12 in Woodford County. Four tractor-trailers and two passenger vehicles collided on I-64. Three people died — truck drivers Matthew Jackson, 43, of Cincinnati, and John McBroom, 39, of Crittenden, as well as Casey Whitlock, 50, of Paris, Kentucky. Three others were injured.
According to the lawsuit, Jackson — who was driving for Hillsboro Transportation Company, based in Sharonville, Ohio — caused the crash. The suit claims he was speeding, failed to maintain a safe following distance, drove while distracted, and operated his vehicle while fatigued after exceeding allowable hours of service. His vehicle showed no signs of braking or slowing before impact.
Jackson struck two passenger vehicles, overturning them. Casey Whitlock died in one of those vehicles. His passenger suffered serious injuries. Jackson then slammed into McBroom’s commercial truck. Both trucks burst into flames. Both Jackson and McBroom died. However, according to the lawsuit, McBroom did not die instantly. The suit states he “suffered tremendously” before death. Investigators had to identify him by dental records due to the extent of his burns.
Kentucky State Police found Jackson to be at fault in the crash. Jackson left behind two young daughters.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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