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Monticello Today
By the People, for the People
Traffic Fatality Reported on Highway 167
One person died in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Sunday.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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On February 15, 2026, emergency responders were called to a one-vehicle rollover accident on Highway 167 in Monticello, Kentucky. The incident involved one confirmed entrapment and one ejection. Firefighters worked with Wayne County EMS, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, and Monticello Police to extricate the trapped individual. Unfortunately, one person succumbed to their injuries while being transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
Why it matters
Fatal traffic accidents are a major public safety concern in rural areas like Monticello, with limited emergency response resources and infrastructure challenges. This incident highlights the need for continued road safety improvements and emergency preparedness in the region.
The details
According to reports, the single-vehicle rollover accident occurred on Highway 167 in Monticello. Firefighters arrived on the scene and found one person trapped in the vehicle and another who had been ejected. Emergency crews worked to extricate the trapped individual, but tragically, the person died from their injuries while being transported to the hospital.
- The accident occurred on February 15, 2026.
The players
Wayne County EMS
The local emergency medical services provider that responded to the accident scene.
Wayne County Sheriff's Office
The local law enforcement agency that assisted with the incident.
Monticello Police Department
The local police force that also responded to the accident.
Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital
The hospital where the injured individual was transported but ultimately succumbed to their injuries.
The takeaway
This tragic accident underscores the importance of continued road safety improvements and emergency preparedness in rural communities like Monticello, where limited resources can make responding to such incidents particularly challenging.
