Autumn Mullins Obituary: 28-Year-Old Virginia Woman Killed in Single-Vehicle Truck Crash Near Exit 24 in Pike County, Kentucky
A 28-year-old woman from Virginia has died following a single-vehicle truck crash near Exit 24 in Pike County, Kentucky. Authorities identified the victim as Autumn Mullins, 28, of Virginia. The fatal collision occurred Monday morning near the Exit 24 underpass, where Mullins’ truck struck the Cedar Creek Bridge. Pikeville police responded after receiving a 911 call, and the Pike County Coroner’s Office confirmed her death after emergency crews arrived. Mullins was the only occupant of the truck.
Pikeville Police Captain Chad Branham said the truck was traveling near Exit 24 when it left the roadway, struck a metal pole, continued up a small hillside, and eventually collided with the Cedar Creek Bridge.
Investigators have not yet established what caused Mullins to leave the roadway or lose control of the vehicle. The department’s crash reconstruction unit and the newly established Advanced Reconstruction Team were called to assist with the investigation. The team includes personnel from Pikeville Police, Prestonsburg Police, and the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office.
A toxicology report remains pending. Police have stated that the incident is not being investigated as a criminal matter because Mullins was the only person inside the vehicle.
The crash also prompted a warning for motorists traveling northbound on U.S. 23 near the Exit 24 bridge to proceed with caution while emergency crews worked at the scene.
Autumn Mullins’ death has left loved ones mourning a life lost in a sudden and devastating collision. Heartfelt condolences go out to her family, friends, and everyone affected by this tragedy.
May she rest in peace.
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