With profound sadness, family, friends, and members of the Manchester community are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Robert L. Fisher Jr., 56, whose life ended following a tragic UTV versus pedestrian collision on Robinson Creek Road in Clay County on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
According to the Kentucky State Police, the collision happened at approximately 1:00 p.m. EST. Preliminary investigators determined that a Polaris UTV, operated by Skyler L. Robinson, 34, of Manchester, was traveling east on Robinson Creek Road while checking farmland in the area.
Authorities said Robert stepped from the shoulder of the roadway into the path of the UTV, and despite the operator’s attempts to avoid the collision, the crash could not be prevented.
Robert was transported by Clay County EMS to AdventHealth Manchester, where medical personnel worked to save his life. Sadly, he later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Clay County Coroner’s Office.
The investigation remains ongoing under Detective Shane Bowling of Kentucky State Police Post 11. Officials said drugs and alcohol are not believed to have been factors in the collision, though toxicology results are still pending.
Beyond the tragedy of the accident, loved ones are focusing on honoring the life Robert lived and the impact he had on those around him. He will be remembered for the memories he created, the people he cared for, and the lasting impression he left on family, friends, and the Manchester community.
May Robert L. Fisher Jr. rest in eternal peace. His memory will forever remain cherished by all who knew and loved him, and his life will never be forgotten.