Update (July 11, 2025): Authorities have identified the driver killed in his accident as Eubank resident Alex Stinnet, 39.

Pulaski County, KY — June 30, 2025, one person was killed and several others were injured in a dump truck accident on U.S. Route 27 near the Lincoln County line.

Authorities said two dump trucks and a pickup were involved in a crash north of Eubank.

One person died in the crash, while several others were injured, according to authorities. Their names have not been made public yet.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the Pulaski County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When people hear about a wreck involving two dump trucks and a pickup that ends in death and injury, the obvious question is, “How did three vehicles end up crashing like this in the first place?” Right now, we just don’t know. Authorities haven’t said which vehicle may have started the chain reaction, how the crash unfolded or even whether the trucks were moving or stopped when the collision occurred. Without that, we’re left with a list of unanswered questions that can only be addressed through a real investigation.

One possibility is that a driver wasn't paying attention. Another is that one of the dump trucks had a mechanical failure or lost control. It’s also possible that a shifting load, blind spot or poor decision under pressure led to the crash. But none of that can be confirmed without hard evidence.

That’s where I usually start when I investigate crashes like this, by asking what kinds of evidence are available. Was there a dash cam in one of the trucks? What does the engine control module (ECM) show about the vehicle’s speed or braking in the seconds leading up to the wreck? Did anyone check the driver’s phone records to see if they were distracted? If these trucks were operated by companies, what were their policies for training and monitoring drivers?

In a multi-vehicle crash involving heavy commercial trucks, it’s especially important to get a full picture of how the crash developed. I’ve handled plenty of cases where blame didn’t fall on just one driver. Sometimes it turns out a driver was pushed too hard by a dispatcher. Sometimes a truck wasn’t properly maintained. Sometimes a company didn’t bother checking whether the person they put behind the wheel was even qualified to do the job. That’s why every link in the chain needs to be examined.

At this point, we don’t know who was at fault in the Pulaski County crash. But we do know that accountability starts with evidence. Until someone gathers the black box data, the camera footage, the phone records and the company logs, all we really have is speculation. And that doesn’t help anyone.

Key Takeaways:

• Authorities haven’t said what caused the crash or which vehicle was responsible.
• Critical evidence like ECM data, dash cams, and phone records may help clarify how the collision happened.
• It’s unclear if any of the trucks were stopped, moving or improperly loaded at the time.
• Company policies and hiring practices may be relevant if the trucks were commercially operated.
• Real accountability depends on a full investigation, not assumptions.