KSP Arrests Two In Connection With An I-75 Fatality

From Kentucky State Police Post 11 -

The Kentucky State Police, London Post was notified by Whitley County 911 on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at approximately 11:18 PM,

of an injury accident involving two vehicles on interstate I-75. The Corbin City Police was on scene and advised the accident was serious physical injury accident and requested the Kentucky State Police. The accident resulted in one fatality.

Preliminary information indicated both units were traveling north on Interstate I-75. Around the 26-mile marker northbound a 2011 Kia Sportage operated by 43-year-old Michael J. Stout of Indiana struck a 49.6cc Rogue Scoot star moped. The moped was occupied by 31-year-old Darius L. Wade of Lexington as well as a 10-year-old juvenile.

Both Wade and the juvenile were transported to the hospital via ambulance to Baptist Regional hospital in Corbin, both individuals were then flown by air evac to University of Kentucky hospital. At the UK hospital, the 10-year-old female succumbed to her injuries sustained from the collision and was pronounced deceased by the Fayette County Corners Office. Alcohol is a suspect contributing factor in this accident.

The Kentucky State Police, London Post has made two arrests in this investigation. Tpr. Aaron Jones has served complaint warrants on both Darius L. Wade and his girlfriend, 32-year-old Danisha Martin, of Lexington.

Wade is charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and murder. Martin is charged with complicity to commit murder.

Both are lodged in the Whitley County Detention Center.