WCLU News was notified about this tragedy yesterday evening. In light of the events that occurred, local coverage of this will commence at a more appropriate time. Our thoughts and prayers are with Officer Murrell, his family, and the entire GPD.
The following is a press release from the Kentucky State Police:
“CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. (April 22, 2024) – On April 21, 2024 at approximately 4:12 P.M. EST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 55 in Taylor County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Allen Glen Yates, age 60 of Columbia, was traveling north on KY 55 in a 2002 Ford F-150. Mr. Yates crossed the centerline of the roadway and entered into the southbound lane of KY 55, colliding in a head-on manner with a 2021 Nissan Rogue traveling south on KY 55. The Nissan Rogue was operated by Tracy York-Murrell, age 39 of Columbia.
Ms. York-Murrell was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Taylor County Coroner. A passenger in Ms. York-Murrell’s vehicle, Cameron Murrell, age 33 of Columbia, was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment of severe but non-life-threatening injuries. Mr. Yates was also transported to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A passenger in Mr. Yates’ vehicle, Karen Bishop, age 67 of Columbia, was transported to the University of Louisville for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Campbellsville Police Department, Campbellsville Fire Department, Taylor County Fire and EMS, Taylor County Rescue, Taylor County Coroner’s Office, and Kentucky State Highway Department. The collision remains under investigation by Senior Trooper Brandon Roark.”
