Police: Murray teen crashed after falling asleep behind the wheel

According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old was heading to work when he fell...
According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old was heading to work when he fell asleep while driving and the vehicle hit the end of a guardrail.(Graves County Sheriff's Office)
Published: Mar. 4, 2023 at 8:41 PM CST
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GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. (KFVS) - A Murray teenager was sent to a hospital after he was involved in a single-vehicle collision on Saturday morning, March 4.

The crash happened around 6 a.m. near the 21 mm of KY 80 east.

According to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, a 17-year-old was heading to work when he fell asleep while driving and the vehicle hit the end of a guardrail.

The impact of the crash caused the vehicle to flip four times and land in the median.

The teen was flown to an out of state hospital for treatment.

His condition is unknow at this time.