Addison F. Bailey Obituary, Death – On December 10, 2024, Kentucky State Police Post 11 in London responded to a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred around 3:16 p.m. on southbound Interstate 75 at the 15-mile marker in Whitley County. According to the preliminary investigation, a commercial vehicle, driven by 44-year-old Qafa Alfreg of Commerce, MI, was traveling south on I-75 when a white 2015 Ford F-150, driven by 28-year-old Michael G. Waits of Lynchburg, OH, also headed south and collided with the rear of the semi truck.
Waits was transported by EMS to Baptist Health Corbin, where he was treated for his injuries and later released. However, the passenger in the Ford F-150, 24-year-old Addison F. Bailey of Fayetteville, OH, was ejected from the vehicle upon impact and tragically pronounced dead at the scene by the Whitley County Coroner.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, led by Kentucky State Police Trooper Shane Bowling. He was assisted by various local agencies, including Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, additional personnel from Post 11, the Whitley County Ambulance Service, Whitley County Fire Department, Whitley County Emergency Management, and the Whitley County Coroner’s Office.
This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers on the road, especially involving commercial vehicles and passenger cars. Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the collision, and more details may emerge as the investigation progresses. Local authorities are also working to understand any contributing factors that may have led to the crash, including possible traffic violations, weather conditions, or vehicle malfunctions.
For now, the community is mourning the loss of Addison F. Bailey, whose life was tragically cut short in this collision. Authorities have yet to release further information on what caused the crash, but the ongoing investigation aims to uncover more details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As the investigation continues, Kentucky State Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who has any information to come forward. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of safe driving practices, especially when sharing the road with large commercial vehicles. Further updates are expected as authorities continue their efforts to determine the cause of the fatal crash.