Kristopher M. Burden

Age : 34

Gender : Male

Race : White

Date : 07/15/2021

Location : 1329-1203 Sunfish Bee Spring Road

City : Bee Spring

County : Edmonson

State : Kentucky

Agency : Edmonson County Sheriff's Office

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Motorcycle driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On July 15, 2021, at approximately 1:00 p.m., an Edmonson County deputy observed a stolen motorcycle operated by 34-year-old Kristopher M. Burden of Leitchfield, Kentucky, traveling southbound on Highway 259 North in the Kyrock area. Burden made an unlawful turn, nearly striking another vehicle. The deputy initiated a pursuit, which continued as Burden turned west onto Sunfish Bee Spring Road. He failed to negotiate a curve, exited the roadway, struck a road sign and guardrail, and was ejected from the motorcycle. Burden was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Edmonson County Coroner. The Kentucky State Police investigated the incident.

SOURCE LINKS :

• https://www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/news/p3-7-15-2021
• https://www.edmonsonvoice.com/-news/man-killed-in-stolen-motorcycle-pursuit-collision