Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, KY. (August 17, 2025) – At just before 6:00 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance with a fatal collision. Troopers arrived at the scene located at the 1200 block of Milliken Chapel Road.

A preliminary investigation indicates that a Logan County Sheriff’s Deputy was traveling westbound on US 68 when he observed a silver 2019 Mazda CX-5 traveling eastbound at a high rate of speed. While observing for the vehicle on Milliken Chapel Road, the Deputy discovered the vehicle had ran off the roadway and collided with a tree. The operator Christopher Barker, 48, of Elkton, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Simpson County Coroner.

The investigation is ongoing and will be led by Detective Bo Hubbard. He was assisted at the scene by the Simpson County Coroner’s Office, Simpson County EMS, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin Simpson Fire and Rescue, and other KSP Post 3 personnel. 

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