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

GREENSBURG, Ky.  (August 18, 2024) – On August 17, 2024 at approximately 20:53 A.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on US 68 near Pleasant Run Church Road in Green County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Anthony Byers, age 40 of Albany, was traveling west on US 68 in a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt when he crossed the roadway’s centerline and collided head-on with a 1998 Jeep Cherokee.  The Jeep Cherokee was traveling east of US 68 and was operated by Darrell Rakes, age 39 of Greensburg.

Ms. Byers was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Green County Coroner.  Mr. Rakes was transported to Taylor Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries. 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Green County Sheriff’s Office, Green County Fire and EMS, Green County Rescue Squad, and Green County Coroner’s Office.  The collision remains under investigation by Trooper Alex England.

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