GRAVES CO. – A Saturday evening collision resulted in one individual being transported to a local hospital.
On January 6, 2024, at approximately 6:59 PM, the Graves County Sheriff’s Office responded to US 45 North near Hunt Road for a vehicle verses horse collision.
The investigation determined that Joshua Grismer, 34 of Mayfield, was operating a 2017 Mitsubishi Lancer traveling North on US 45. A gray horse that got loose from the auction barn on US 45 crossed the highway in front of the vehicle driven by Grismer. Grismer was unable to avoid the collision and struck the horse. The horse did not survive the collision.
Grismer had injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Lourdes/Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah by Mayfield/ Graves County EMS.
Deputy Chad Hall investigated this collision. He was assisted by Deputy Austin Ramage, Deputy Ben Doran, the Kentucky State Police, the Mayfield Police Department, Mayfield/Graves County EMS, the Mayfield Fire Department, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – Department of Highways, and Mayfield / Graves County Fire and Rescue Squad.
