Today's Paper

It's disturbing to see Robert's bike this way. Why did they have to put it in the newspaper?

(Photo courtesy of DEBBIE CALDWELL/Harlan Daily Enterprise)

A Cumberland man died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle and vehicle crash Sunday on U.S. 119. Cumberland police officer Matt Miles said the preliminary investigation revealed that Johnny Blanton, 75, of Cumberland, was traveling north on U.S. 119 in a 2009 GMC Sierra truck and was turning left onto Mastin Drive when he pulled into the path of a Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle traveling south. The motorcycle was operated by James Robert McKnight, 35. Miles said McKnight was ejected and died at the scene. He was pronounced by Harlan County deputy coroner Jim Bush. Miles said Blanton was transported by private vehicle to Harlan ARH Hospital to be treated for minor injuries. Police agencies assisting Miles included Cumberland, Benham, Lynch, the Harlan County Sheriff’s Office and the Kentucky State Police. Also assisting was LifeCare Ambulance Service. Trooper Jason Young is pictured marking the crash scene.