Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision on US 68 in Marion County

LEBANON, Ky.  (November 3, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on US 68, near the intersection of Jessietown Road in Marion County, that occurred on November 2, 2024, at 6:20 P.M. EDT.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Erick Garcia, 20, of Lebanon, was traveling west on US 68 in a 2005 Dodge Ram when he crossed the centerline of the roadway, entered the eastbound lane and dropped off the roadway. Mr. Garcia steered his vehicle back into the eastbound lane and collided head-on with a 2020 Chevrolet Equinox operated by Roy Wright, 75, of Lebanon, traveling east on US 68.

A passenger in Mr. Wright’s vehicle, Deborah Wright, 72, of Lebanon, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner. Roy Wright was transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Fayette County Coroner. 

Erick Garcia was arrested and charged with Vehicular Homicide, Assault 1st Degree, DUI 1st Offense, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and other traffic offenses. Mr. Garcia was lodged in the Marion County Detention Center.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Fire and EMS, Marion County Rescue Squad and Marion County Coroner. Senior Trooper Brandon Roark continues the investigation of the collision.

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