GLASGOW — Three people are dead following a fatal crash along Highway 90 in Barren County.
Kentucky State Police said they responded to the crash just after 12:30 p.m. Friday. The crash happened at the intersection of Harry King Road and Happy Valley Road.
A preliminary investigation found that Robert E. Purcell, 74, of Louisville, was operating a 2023 Chevrolet commercial vehicle westbound alone KY-90 near the intersection of Harry King Road. Purcell’s vehicle, for unknown reasons, crossed the center dividing line and into the path of oncoming traffic, a news release said.
Purcell’s vehicle struck a 2016 Chevrolet pickup truck in a head on manner. Matthew Webb, 48, of Bonnieville, was driving the truck.
Purcell and Webb were pronounced dead at the scene by the Barren County Coroner’s Office.
A passenger in Webb’s vehicle, Matthew E. Shrock, 37, of Munfordville, was transported to T.J. Sampson Hospital in Glasgow and later to Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, where he succumbed to wounds sustained in the collision and was later pronounced dead.
The investigation is being led by Trooper Michael Wathen. He was assisted at the scene by Barren County EMS, Barren County Sheriff’s Office, Barren County Coroner, and KSP personnel.
