Mayfield, KY (June 25, 2026) – Five people were hurt on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, after a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of KY 121 North and KY 1276. The crash happened around 4:10 p.m., about four miles north of Mayfield.
Deputies said a 17-year-old from Mayfield was driving a 2013 Hyundai SUV west on KY 1276. She was crossing KY 121 North to continue onto New Hope Church Road.
A 2023 Jeep driven by 48-year-old Brandy Crider of Lowes was traveling south on KY 121. Investigators said the Hyundai entered the Jeep’s path, and the vehicles collided at the intersection.
Crider was taken to Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Four young passengers in her vehicle were also taken to the same hospital.
All five people in the Jeep were treated for minor injuries. The teenage driver and a passenger in her vehicle did not report injuries.
Both vehicles had severe damage after the collision.
Investigators are reviewing the full details of the wreck near KY 121 and KY 1276. We hope everyone hurt recovers safely.
Why Intersection Crashes Can Injure Several People
Intersection crashes can involve several people because vehicles may be carrying drivers and passengers through crossing traffic simultaneously. When two vehicles meet in the middle of an intersection, the force can affect multiple seats inside each vehicle.
Passengers may be checked for pain, bruising, head injuries, or other concerns after the hit. Even when injuries are described as minor, medical evaluation can help rule out problems that may not show right away.
Investigators often review vehicle direction, right-of-way, traffic signs, and final stopping points after this type of accident. Damage patterns can also help show how the vehicles came together. Later updates may provide more details on the roadway layout and the sequence of events before the crash.
