BULAN, Perry County, Ky., Nov. 5, 2026 — A Hazard man died on Tuesday evening, November 3, after a two-vehicle crash on KY-80 in the Bulan community, according to Kentucky State Police.
Troopers were called to the scene around 5:34 p.m. A preliminary investigation found that a 2023 Jeep Wrangler traveling eastbound on KY-80 crossed the raised median into the westbound lanes and struck a 2015 Ford Mustang.
The Mustang's driver, identified as David Baisden, 36, of Hazard, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Perry County Coroner's Office. Perry County EMS took the driver of the Jeep to Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
Investigators said both drivers had their seat belts on at the time of the crash. An autopsy for Baisden has been scheduled, and toxicology results are still pending. The crash remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
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