Kentucky State Police investigate fatal hit-and-run in Knott County

KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, Kentucky State Police, Post 13 in Hazard, received a call about a hit-and-run crash on KY-550. The crash reportedly occurred in the community of Mousie in Knott County.

Both police and medical personnel arrived at the scene. Kentucky State Police said initial investigations revealed that 48-year-old Bemas R. Noble of Garner was driving a lawn mower eastbound on KY-550. KSP said an unknown vehicle struck Noble’s lawn mower, causing fatal injuries. Noble was pronounced dead by the Knott County Coroner’s Office.

Detectives arrived at the scene and began the investigation. Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Kentucky State Police Post 13 at (606) 435-6069. The incident remains under investigation by Detective Anthony Trotter.