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KSP: Fatal collision on the Cumberland Parkway in Adair Co.

From Trooper Jonathan Houk

On Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:08pmCT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on the Cumberland Parkway, near the 45-mile marker in Adair County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Andy Lohden, 47, of Smiths Grove, was traveling west on the Cumberland Parkway in a 2014 Chrysler Town and Country. Charles Smith Jr., 56, of Huntingdon, TN, was also headed west on the Cumberland Parkway in a semi truck and had parked on the right shoulder of the roadway. Mr. Smith exited his vehicle and was walking in the westbound lane when Mr. Lohden came upon him and struck him with his vehicle.

Charles Smith Jr. was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. Andy Lohden was not injured during the collision and declined medical treatment.


KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff's Office, Adair County Fire/EMS and the Adair County Coroner's Office. Trooper Lucas Justice is investigating the collision.

This story was posted on 2025-09-10 10:49:51
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