Construction worker killed in Jackson County accident, KSP investigating

JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – Kentucky State Police are investigating after they say a construction worker was killed in an accident just before 11:15 a.m. Tuesday in Jackson County.

According to KSP, they received a call from the McKee Police Department requesting assistance with the investigation.

According to officials, the accident occurred on KY-587 near Jackson County Middle School, and an initial investigation revealed that 48-year-old James D. Anderson was unloading storm sewer pipes from a low-bed construction equipment trailer when he fell and hit the ground.

Jackson County EMS transported Anderson to St. Joe’s Hospital in London where life-saving measures were performed but were unsuccessful.

He died from his injuries and was sentenced by the Laurel County Coroner’s Office.

According to KSP, foul play is not suspected, but the investigation is still ongoing.