Fatal crash on I-64 near mile marker 50 in Frankfort involved a commercial motor vehicle (Jan. 10, 2026)

Quick facts (public info only)

On Saturday morning, Jan. 10, 2026, Kentucky State Police reported a fatal crash on I-64 in Franklin County (Frankfort area) at approximately 9:16 a.m. EST, near the 50-mile marker. KSP says a suspect vehicle crossed the median into oncoming traffic and struck a commercial motor vehicle traveling eastbound. The commercial vehicle operator, Marcus Boughten (50) of Waco, Texas, was reported uninjured. (KSP App)

KSP later reported the Franklin County Coroner identified the person killed as Ryan M. Ebler (30) of Martinsville, Indiana. (KSP App)

What’s been publicly reported about how it happened

KSP’s release states troopers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle matching a homicide suspect description; the vehicle did not yield and a pursuit continued from I-75 northbound onto I-64 westbound, with reported speeds exceeding 100 mph. KSP said multiple attempts were made to end the pursuit using tire deflation devices before the suspect vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic at the 50-mile marker and struck the commercial motor vehicle. (KSP App)

LEX18 also reported the crash involved a semi-truck and that the collision resulted in a significant closure/detour while the scene was investigated and cleared. (LEX 18 News – Lexington, KY (WLEX))

Why this crash matters for Kentucky drivers

Even when early reporting suggests a primary cause, crashes involving commercial vehicles can still hinge on time-sensitive evidence—vehicle speed data, lane position, visibility, and the precise sequence of events. On a major freight corridor like I-64, closures also raise the risk of secondary crashes in backups and detours.

Who may be liable (fact-dependent)

Based on the public narrative, investigators have described the fleeing driver’s actions as central. Additional liability questions—if any—would be fact-dependent and could involve:

• The fleeing driver (and potentially the vehicle owner, depending on facts)
• Other parties only if later official findings support it (for example, roadway-condition issues or unrelated mechanical factors)

At this stage, no carrier identity or commercial policy details have been publicly released. (KSP App)

Evidence that matters most in a commercial-vehicle fatal crash

In collisions involving a commercial motor vehicle, the evidence that often answers “what happened” includes:

• ECM/telematics data (speed, braking, throttle, stability events, GPS)
• Any available dash-cam video (truck-mounted or third-party)
• Scene mapping (impact point, debris field, final positions, median crossover path)
• Dispatch and trip documentation (for timing and location verification)
• 911/CAD timelines and agency reports that lock down the sequence of events

Because some digital systems overwrite, early preservation can be critical.

What to do if you were impacted by a major interstate crash scene

If you were involved, injured, or suffered damage in a related collision or backup:

• Get medical care first and keep follow-ups.
• Save dash-cam footage, photos, and notes about time/location and traffic conditions.
• Keep receipts for towing, rentals, travel, and missed work.
• Be cautious with insurer calls—especially recorded statements—until you understand what evidence exists.

How Morrin Law Office helps after a commercial vehicle crash

Commercial vehicle crashes involve different evidence and insurance layers than typical car wrecks. Morrin Law Office helps by:

• Moving quickly to request preservation of key commercial-vehicle evidence (like telematics/ECM and dash-cam, when available)
• Helping identify the correct insurer(s) when carrier details aren’t public
• Explaining Kentucky next steps clearly and building an evidence-focused plan
• Coordinating the process so you can focus on recovery and documentation

To talk with Morrin Law Office, call (859) 358-0300 or visit our website.

What we still don’t know (as of the official updates)

• The motor carrier name and USDOT number (not released publicly)
• Any additional official findings beyond the preliminary crash narrative
• Whether any further investigative conclusions will be publicly reported

Sources: Kentucky State Police Post 12 release and update (Jan. 10–11, 2026). (KSP App)
LEX18 coverage summarizing KSP details and closure context (updated Jan. 2026). (LEX 18 News – Lexington, KY (WLEX))