Cadiz, KY (November 11, 2018) – On Saturday November 10, 2018 at approximately 5:11 p.m. the Kentucky State Police Post 1 received a call from the Trigg County dispatch requesting KSP to investigate a fatal collision. The collision occurred on US 68/80 near Commerce Street in Cadiz.
Preliminary investigation shows that Roger L. Marlow, 62 of Cadiz, was traveling west on US 68/80. Marlow was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck, and for an unknown reason left the roadway and crossed the median into the east bound lanes. Marlow struck a 2012 Toyota Rav4, being driven by Patrick D. Maillet, 31 of Clarksville, TN. Marlow was pronounced deceased at the scene by Trigg County Coroner. Maillet transported to the Trigg County Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Neither driver was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the collision.
Trooper Aaron Acree is continuing his investigation. KSP was assisted on the scene by the Trigg County Coroner’s Office. Cadiz Police Department, Trigg County EMS, Trigg County Rescue Department, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555. Citizens may also report tips anonymously through the KSP app.