Leburn, KY (March 11, 2026) – A 68-year-old man from Floyd County was killed when his car went off the road and over an embankment in Knott County. Two minors were also injured and taken to the hospital.
Kentucky State Police were dispatched just after 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 9, to the Leburn community following reports of the crash. Emergency personnel arriving at the scene found a black Toyota Camry that had left KY-80 and rolled over an embankment near the west shoulder.
The driver, identified as Keith Dingus of Langley, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by the Knott County Coroner’s Office. Two juvenile passengers inside the car were transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigators noted that Dingus may have suffered a medical emergency before the crash. His body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Frankfort for autopsy, and toxicology results are pending.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash, and more details will be released as they become available.
Our condolences go out to the family of the deceased, and we wish the injured a speedy recovery
How Medical Emergencies Can Contribute to Single-Vehicle Crashes
Medical emergencies, such as heart attacks, strokes, or sudden illness, can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles, especially at high speeds or on rural roads. These events may lead a car to leave the roadway, roll over, or collide with obstacles.
When a vehicle leaves the road, embankments, ditches, or uneven terrain increase the risk of rollover or ejection from the vehicle. Children and passengers inside the vehicle are also at greater risk for injury during these incidents.
Investigators often review the driver’s medical history, vehicle conditions, and roadway factors to determine how a medical emergency may have contributed to a crash. Early identification of these risks can improve drivers’ and families’ road safety awareness.
