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A Fatal Crash in Elizabethtown

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A fatal collision took place in Elizabethtown last night. Public Information Officer for the Elizabethtown Police Department John Thomas stated, “November 15th, shortly before 11:00 PM, a 2002 Ford Focus, operated by an adult female, was traveling westbound on Ring Road near Kitty Hawk Drive in Elizabethtown when the vehicle crossed into the eastbound lanes of Ring Road. The Ford Focus struck an eastbound 1998 Chevrolet SUV, operated by an adult male, in a head on collision.” The driver of the ford focus was pronounced dead on the scene, the passenger of the ford focus and the driver of the SUV were transported to the University of Louisville Hospital with serious injuries. It is currently unknown why the ford focus crossed over the center-line. The investigation is ongoing.

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Fatal Crash in West Point

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A fatal car accident occurred in Hardin County over the weekend. Yesterday evening around 436 pm the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call about a collision in West Point. Sheriff John Ward stated, “We had deputies and our reconstruction team on the scene of a head-on collision on US 31W in West point. It is a fatal crash.” The road was shut down in both directions for several hours. For more information visit the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.

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A Vehicle Pursuit Occurred in Larue County

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A vehicle pursuit took place in Larue County this weekend. On Saturday, a vehicle that was being pursued by the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office entered Larue County, where Hodgenville Police Department began assisting in the pursuit.  According to the Police Department, the suspects’ vehicle became disabled and stopped near Dangerfield Road. The driver subsequently exited the vehicle and fled on foot before being apprehended and taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing.

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Gettysburg Address Anniversary

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A special ceremony is being held this weekend to honor the anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. The ceremony, a memorial building illumination, is taking place this coming Saturday, at the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Larue County. This year marks the 159th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. The event begins at 7 pm and is free and open to the public. For more information visit the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Park Facebook page.

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Sex Offender Arrested in Grayson County

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A sex offender was arrested in Grayson County over the weekend. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office received information on a non-compliant sex offender late Saturday evening. Sheriff Norman Chaffins stated, “Once we received the tip, we responded to a residence on Tilford Lane In Falls of Rough. Where we encountered Russell Cook, we confirmed he was listed as a sex offender, however, he failed to notify probation and parole and the Kentucky State Police of his address change. There was an active warrant for his arrest and he was arrested without incident.” He is currently being lodged at the Grayson County Detention Center.

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