Kentucky Motorcyclist Killed After Car Collision at Pilot Oak Intersection, Authorities Say

PILOT OAK, KENTUCKY — A 52-year-old motorcyclist from Tennessee has died following a car vs. motorcycle crash in Graves County on Saturday morning, according to the Graves County Sheriff’s Office.

The crash occurred at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 94 and Kentucky 129 in the Pilot Oak community when a 2017 Toyota Corolla collided with a 2002 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Collision Occurred During Left Turn Attempt

Investigators said Jose Ruiz, 26, of Union City, Tennessee, was traveling east on KY 94 West when he stopped at the intersection and attempted to make a left turn onto KY 129. During the turn, his vehicle collided with the motorcycle driven by Ronald Minor, 52, of Puryear, Tennessee.

The impact ejected Minor from his motorcycle. He was treated at the scene by emergency personnel before being taken to Murray-Calloway County Hospital, and later airlifted to Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.

Minor later succumbed to his injuries, authorities confirmed.

Driver and Passenger Uninjured; Investigation Ongoing

Ruiz and his passenger were not injured in the collision. The Graves County Sheriff’s Office expressed condolences to the Minor family following the fatal crash.

“Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Minor during this difficult time,” the department said in a statement.

The sheriff’s office was assisted at the scene by the Kentucky State Police, local EMS, and fire departments.

The crash remains under investigation as authorities work to determine whether speed, visibility, or other factors contributed to the collision.

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