KNOTTSVILLE, Kentucky — The Daviess County community is mourning the death of Landon R. Morris, 21, of Knottsville, following a single-vehicle crash on Knottsville-Mount Zion Road in eastern Daviess County.
Morris died after the pickup truck he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree. Emergency crews responded to the scene Wednesday night after an automatic crash notification was received, leading authorities to the severely damaged vehicle.
Landon R. Morris Dies After Daviess County Crash
The crash happened at approximately 9:35 p.m. Wednesday in the 8400 block of Knottsville-Mount Zion Road near Knottsville.
According to preliminary findings, Morris was traveling eastbound when his pickup left the roadway for an unknown reason and struck a tree head-on near the edge of the road.
The impact caused severe damage to the vehicle, leaving Morris trapped inside.
Firefighters worked to mechanically extract him from the pickup before he was transported by ground ambulance to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.
Morris later died from his injuries.
Details of the Fatal Collision
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Landon R. Morris |
| Age | 21 |
| Hometown | Knottsville, Kentucky |
| County | Daviess County |
| Crash location | 8400 block of Knottsville-Mount Zion Road |
| Time reported | Approximately 9:35 p.m. Wednesday |
| Vehicle | 2020 Dodge Ram pickup |
| Direction of travel | Eastbound |
| Crash type | Single-vehicle collision |
| Collision | Pickup struck a tree |
| Other vehicles involved | None |
| Transport | Owensboro Health Regional Hospital |
| Outcome | Morris died |
| Drugs/alcohol | Not believed to have been contributing factors |
| Investigation | Ongoing |
How the Crash Happened
Emergency dispatchers were alerted after an automatic cell phone crash notification indicated that a serious collision had occurred in the area.
Attempts were made to reach the subscriber associated with the phone, but responders were unable to establish contact. Emergency personnel were subsequently sent to investigate.
When crews arrived, they found Morris’s pickup truck after it had struck a tree. The damage was severe enough that firefighters had to use specialized equipment to remove him from the vehicle.
The preliminary investigation indicates that no other vehicle or person was involved.
Investigation Into the Daviess County Crash
Authorities have not publicly established why the pickup left the roadway.
Investigators said drugs and alcohol do not appear to have been factors in the crash based on the preliminary investigation. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office Crash Analysis Team is continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision, while the Daviess County Coroner’s Office is investigating Morris’s death.
The roadway was closed for approximately two hours while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene.
Remembering Landon R. Morris
Morris’s death at just 21 years old has brought attention to another devastating loss in the Knottsville and Daviess County area.
At this stage, detailed information about his family, education, career, interests, memorial arrangements and funeral services has not been publicly established in the available reporting. Those details should be added only when confirmed by his family or an official obituary.
As the community remembers Morris, his death serves as a painful reminder of how quickly a nighttime roadway incident can change the lives of families and friends.
Funeral and Memorial Information
No confirmed funeral, visitation or memorial-service arrangements were available in the initial reports reviewed for this article.
Additional information may be released by Morris’s family or through a formal obituary as arrangements are finalized.
Disclaimer
This obituary and death report is based on information available at the time of publication. Crash investigations can develop as additional evidence becomes available, and details concerning the circumstances of the collision may be updated by authorities. Funeral, visitation and memorial information should be considered pending unless officially released by the family or funeral home.