Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on County House Road in Monroe County on April 1, 2025, at 8:15 P.M. CST.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Ty Graves, 19, of Tompkinsville, was traveling west on County House Road on a 2007 Honda motorcycle when he attempted to overtake another vehicle, also traveling west on County House Road, in a no-passing zone. Mr. Graves failed to see a 2023 Ford Explorer traveling east on County House Road, operated by Marilyn Deweese, 76, of Tompkinsville, colliding with it.

Ty Graves was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Monroe County Coroner. Marilyn Deweese sustained minor injuries during the collision and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department, Monroe County Fire/EMS and the Monroe County Coroner. Senior Trooper Brandon Roark continues the investigation of the collision.