Two months after a collision that claimed three lives, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has released a statement saying no traffic light will be placed at the intersection of Highway 127 and Highway 70 in neighboring Casey County.
A collision on Easter Sunday resulted in three deaths. Following that wreck, an online petition to place a traffic light at the intersection garnered around 2,400 signatures.
The state transportation cabinet released a statement about the intersection. In that statement, the cabinet said “analysis of traffic and crash data didn’t show any defined patterns in crash occurrence. The existing intersection is a two-way stop and, historically, has not performed poorly from a safety standpoint.”
The cabinet also noted the nature of the highway is not conducive for a traffic light and could cause more crashes.
Large stop signs have been placed on West Highway 70 with reflective posts.
According to a report in the Casey County News, there have been four fatal accidents at the intersection over the last 14 years, with multiple other non-fatal collisions occurring at the intersection as well.
