Douglas H. Webb Obituary-Car Accident: 98-Year-Old Graves County Man Dies in Highway 80 Crash
GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY — With profound sadness, the community is mourning the reported death of Douglas H. Webb, 98, of Graves County, Kentucky, following a collision involving his pickup truck and a semi-truck on Tuesday afternoon, October 13, 2026. According to the information provided, the fatal crash occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Kentucky Highway 80 and Kentucky Highway 303.
Douglas was driving a 2016 GMC Canyon when his vehicle reportedly turned left from KY 80 onto KY 303 and entered the path of an eastbound semi-truck. The semi-truck, a 2006 International, pulling a grain trailer, struck his pickup.
The semi-truck was operated by 50-year-old Jason P. Fulcher, also of Graves County.
Douglas was found unresponsive when deputies arrived at the scene. First responders and bystanders reportedly attempted lifesaving measures before he was transported to Jackson Purchase Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
Fulcher was also taken to a hospital for treatment of injuries reported to be non-life-threatening.
Fatal collision at Kentucky Highways 80 and 303
The collision occurred at the intersection of KY 80 and KY 303, where the pickup truck and semi-truck collided during the afternoon.
Witnesses reportedly indicated that Douglas was turning left from KY 80 onto KY 303 when his pickup entered the path of the eastbound semi-truck. The impact left him critically injured, prompting an emergency response.
Despite the efforts to save him, Douglas did not survive. Further official details about the investigation were not included in the information provided.
Emergency response following the crash
Deputies and emergency responders arrived after the collision and found Douglas unresponsive. First responders and bystanders worked to provide lifesaving assistance before he was transported to Jackson Purchase Medical Center.
Fulcher was also taken to a hospital, with his injuries described in the supplied account as non-life-threatening.
No additional information about the full circumstances of the crash or any further investigative findings was provided.
Remembering Douglas H. Webb
At 98 years old, Douglas H. Webb had lived through nearly a century of experiences, changes, and memories. His sudden death in a highway collision is a painful loss for those who knew and loved him.
For his family and friends, the news may be especially difficult to process given the unexpected circumstances of his passing. While the details of the collision are heartbreaking, Douglas’s life deserves to be remembered with dignity, compassion, and respect.
The memories he shared with loved ones remain an important part of his legacy as they navigate the grief that follows his death.
The community mourns a heartbreaking loss
The reported death of Douglas H. Webb has brought sadness to those affected by the collision. His passing serves as a reminder of how quickly an ordinary journey can turn into a tragedy and leave families facing an unexpected loss.
As loved ones remember Douglas, thoughts and condolences remain with his family, friends, and everyone grieving his passing.
May Douglas H. Webb be remembered with love, and may those closest to him find strength and comfort during this difficult time.
