Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision on KY 55 in Adair County

COLUMBIA, Ky.  (October 26, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 55 in Adair County that occurred on October 25, 2024, at 2:32 P.M. CDT.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Linda Young, 74, of Jamestown, was traveling south on KY 55 in a 2015 Chevrolet Cruse when she crossed the centerline of the roadway and entered the northbound lane. Upon crossing the centerline, Ms. Young collided head-on with a 2016 GMC Yukon operated by Dana Arnold, 55, of Grand Rivers.

Linda Young and a passenger in her vehicle, Chris Young, 45, of Jamestown, were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Adair County Coroner. Dana Arnold was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County Fire and EMS, Adair County Rescue Squad, Adair County Coroner and the Kentucky State Highway Department. Senior Trooper Weston Sullivan continues the investigation of the collision.

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