JOHNSON COUNTY – A Magoffin County man was killed in a one-vehicle wreck in Johnson County on March 5.
A commercial vehicle, owned by Jackson Propane Plus and operated by Allen Skaggs, 49, of Salyersville, reportedly left the roadway and Skaggs lost control of the vehicle.
Johnson County Sheriff Scott Hazlette told Mortimer Media Group on Thursday, March 5, from the scene of the accident, “We received a call today at about 12:39 p.m., of a propane tanker wreck at the 9500 block of KY Rt. 201, which is near the Johnson and Lawrence County line. Upon arrival, we had a propane truck that by all indications was traveling south on 201 toward Paintsville and had dropped off the edge of the road. During the recovery process, the driver lost control and shot across both lanes of 201, going over the embankment and ending up in a drainage ditch beside a house here. At the initial response and arrival at the scene, we had propane leaking from the truck, but that has since been sealed and not a problem at this particular point in time. We’ve got members of the W.R. Castle, Oil Springs, Flat Gap and, at one point, Rockhouse volunteer fire departments all on scene. Actually, the Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement are taking the collision and working the collision. I contacted the Kentucky State Police and made them aware it involved a commercial vehicle and a fatality, and they have started an investigation at this point.”
Skaggs was pronounced deceased at the scene. He was the only person in the vehicle.
Jackson Propane Plus posted the following on social media after the wreck:
With heavy hearts, the Jackson Propane Plus family is mourning the loss of one of our own. Today Thursday, March 5, 2026, we tragically lost a valued coworker and friend while he was out doing the job he did every day—serving our customers and community.
He was a hardworking, dependable man with a kind heart, and he will be deeply missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who loved him during this incredibly difficult time.
Please keep his family and our Jackson Propane team in your prayers as we grieve this heartbreaking loss.
Rest easy, friend. You will never be forgotten.
Allen Skaggs
Funeral services for Skaggs were held yesterday, March 11, from the Magoffin County Funeral Home Chapel. For full obituary information, click here.
