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Ky. trooper killed in crash

23-year-old Trooper Eric Chrisman lost control of his vehicle while responding to a reckless driving complaint

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Duty Death: Eric Chrisman - [Livingston County]

End of Service: 23/06/2015

By Police1 Staff

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. — A trooper was killed Tuesday after crashing his cruiser while responding to a call.

According to WHAS, 23-year-old Trooper Eric Chrisman lost control of his vehicle while responding to a reckless driving complaint and crashed into an oncoming tractor trailer.

The trooper had been with the Kentucky State Police for six months.

The driver of the trailer was taken to a hospital and has been released, WKYT reported.