Person struck by tractor-trailer on I-64 East in Carter County (Jan. 9, 2026)

Quick facts (public info only)

A pedestrian was struck Friday night by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 64 East in Carter County, Kentucky, according to a WSAZ video post published at 11:46 p.m. EST on Jan. 9, 2026. (https://www.wsaz.com)

Public reporting in that post does not include a carrier name, USDOT number, mile marker, or an injury update.

What this type of crash can involve

When a crash involves a pedestrian and a tractor-trailer on an interstate, the investigation often focuses on visibility and roadway conditions—especially at night. Key questions typically include where the pedestrian was located, what the truck driver could reasonably see, and whether the truck’s lighting and speed were appropriate for conditions.

Who may be liable (fact-dependent)

Based on the limited public information, liability can’t be determined from the initial post alone. In general, potential responsibility may involve:

• The tractor-trailer driver (lookout, speed, lane position, reaction time)
• The motor carrier/employer (once identified, if evidence supports compliance or training issues)
• Other factors only if supported by evidence (lighting conditions, roadway design/maintenance, vehicle lighting/reflector function)

In pedestrian cases, comparative fault is also commonly raised, but it depends entirely on the facts and evidence.

Evidence that matters most in a pedestrian vs. tractor-trailer crash

These cases are often evidence-driven, and time matters. Useful items typically include:

• Dash-cam video (truck-mounted or other vehicles)
• ELD/telematics data (speed, braking, GPS points)
• ECM (“black box”) data where available
• Lighting/visibility documentation (vehicle lighting condition, reflectors, roadway lighting, weather)
• Scene documentation (final rest positions, debris field, skid marks, lane location)
• 911/CAD logs and official agency reports

What to do if you witnessed this crash or were involved in a related collision

• If you were in a secondary crash or near-miss, prioritize medical care and safety first.
• Save any dash-cam footage immediately (many systems overwrite quickly).
• Write down what you remember (time, direction of travel, approximate location, traffic conditions).
• Keep receipts and documentation if you incurred costs due to a closure or vehicle damage.

How Morrin Law Office helps after a commercial truck crash

Truck-related crashes can involve different evidence and insurance layers than typical car wrecks. Morrin Law Office helps by:

• Moving quickly to request preservation of key commercial evidence (like dash-cam, ELD/telematics, ECM data, and maintenance records, when available)
• Helping identify the correct carrier and insurer when those 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 reach Morrin Law Office: (859) 358-0300 or visit our website.

What we still don’t know (based on the initial public post)

• The carrier name and USDOT number
• The exact mile marker/location details
• The pedestrian’s condition (no injury status stated in the post)
• Whether any citations or further findings were released publicly

Source: WSAZ video post: “Person struck by tractor-trailer on I-64” (published Jan. 9, 2026, 11:46 p.m. EST). (https://www.wsaz.com)