The Ashcamp community in Pike County is mourning the tragic loss of Douglas Jones, who died Wednesday afternoon following a single-vehicle crash involving an ambulance. The deadly accident occurred along Kentucky Route 197 and has left residents shocked and grieving.

According to Kentucky State Police Post 9, troopers were notified of the crash at approximately 3:47 p.m. on February 25. Emergency responders rushed to the scene after reports that an ambulance had left the roadway and overturned. When crews arrived, they found a white 2020 Ford Transit ambulance heavily damaged off the side of the road.

Preliminary findings indicate the vehicle, owned by Lifeguard Ambulance Service, exited the roadway for reasons that remain unclear before overturning. The impact caused serious injuries to Douglas Jones, who was a passenger inside the ambulance at the time of the crash. Authorities have not released details about what may have led the vehicle to veer off the road.

Jones was transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he later succumbed to his injuries. His passing has deeply affected the Ashcamp area and the broader Pike County community, where news of the tragedy spread quickly Wednesday evening.

Officials have not yet released information regarding the condition of the driver. Investigators are continuing to review evidence from the scene, including the position of the vehicle and roadway conditions. Accident reconstruction experts are working to determine the exact cause of the crash.

The investigation is being led by Accident Reconstructionist Trooper Terry Mounts, with assistance from Post 9 personnel, the Millard Volunteer Fire Department, and Lifeguard Ambulance Service. As the inquiry continues, community members are offering support and prayers to the family of Douglas Jones during this difficult time. The tragic crash serves as a reminder of how quickly lives can change on Kentucky’s roadways.