Graves County, KY — January 31, 2025, Raymond Stacey was injured in a truck accident at about 10:50 p.m. on State Route 94 near Johns Road.

Authorities said a semi-truck overturned after its driver struggled to maintain control of the vehicle. The truck first went off the right side of the road, where it hit a mailbox and road sign, but the driver apparently overcorrected when the truck returned to the road, so it went off the left side, crashing through a fence before rolling down an embankment.

Driver Raymond Stacey, 44, was injured in the crash, according to authorities. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Authorities have not released any additional information about the crash. The accident is still being investigated.

Commentary

When a semi-truck overturns after veering off the road, the key question is: What caused the driver to lose control in the first place? Trucks don’t just drift off course without a reason, and understanding what led to this sequence of events is critical to determining what really happened.

One major factor to consider is road conditions. This crash happened at nearly 11 p.m., which means visibility was lower and the temperature may have dropped enough to create slick patches on the road. Was the highway wet, icy, or uneven? If the road surface was compromised, even a small correction from the driver could have escalated into a loss of control. Investigators should also look into whether this section of State Route 94 has a history of similar crashes, which could indicate a design issue.

Overcorrection is also a sign that the truck’s stability may have been a factor. If the vehicle was hauling a heavy or unbalanced load, it could have made it harder to recover once the truck started drifting. Investigators should look at whether the cargo was properly secured and distributed.

At this stage, we don’t have enough details to say exactly why this crash happened. But what is clear is that this wasn’t just a simple driver mistake. A full investigation should look at road conditions, driver fatigue and vehicle stability. If those factors aren’t examined, critical details about what led to this crash could be missed.