The Elizabethtown Police Department has provided an update on an incident that occurred at Denny’s yesterday. A statement from EPD Public Affairs Officer Chris Denham released Thursday evening reads “At around 1:30 this afternoon we along with the Elizabethtown Fire Department and Hardin County EMS were called to Denny’s located at 2008 North Mulberry St. in reference to a report that alleged the business’s sign had fallen and landed on an occupied passenger car.
Upon arrival at the scene, Elizabethtown Fire and Hardin County EMS personnel extracted two adult females and one adult male from the vehicle. One of the female occupants was transported from the scene by Hardin County EMS to the University of Louisville Hospital in critical condition. The other adult female and the adult male were transported from the scene to Baptist Health Hardin by Hardin County EMS.
Sadly, the female who was transported to University Hospital succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the medical staff.” The investigation is ongoing.
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The Central Kentucky Community Foundation wants to invite people to utilize their online portal to apply for scholarships. The non-profit hosts a one stop shop where students can apply for more than 150 scholarships with just one application. The deadline to apply is March 1st. There will be a Scholarship Central Workshop tonight from 6 to 8 Pm at the Home Of Philanthropy’s Community Hall in Elizabethtown. For more information go to https://CKCF4People.org.
Kentucky State Police announced the 2023 Trooper Island Fundraiser Vehicle. “A 2023 GMC Sierra Denali pickup truck. It’s white in color, a gorgeous truck, one of the top-of-the-line models that GMC makes. It’s around a $68,000 vehicle. All the proceeds go to Trooper Island which is our under-privileged camp for 10 to 12 year old young Kentuckians. For one week, they have an opportunity to hang out with law enforcement and just have a big time. It’s great for the Troopers, it’s great for the kids and it wouldn’t be possible without this fundraiser,” said Master Trooper Jonathan Biven. Tickets will be sold until August 27th. Tickets are $10 and are available at any KSP Post or online at https://trooper-island-inc.square.site/.
The Hodgenville Police Department has an update on a recent incident posted on social media. You may have seen a post being shared about a man going around knocking on doors in Larue County asking for seemingly odd items. Wednesday afternoon HPD updated that the suspects had been identified. Both subjects explained it was a prank that got out of hand and they apologized. Since no criminal activity occurred HPD considers the issue resolved.
The Elizabethtown Police Department is reminding citizens that it is important to secure your car wherever you are. “Over the last few days, citizens in surrounding areas have been victimized by thieves targeting unlocked cars. By simply locking your car doors, you drastically reduce the odds of being victimized. Additionally, and perhaps even more importantly, please remove all valuables, especially firearms and car keys, from any unattended vehicle. As always, we would ask anyone that observes any circumstances that leads them to believe that crime is imminent to please contact the police immediately. Our non-emergency line is (270) 765-4125 or for any emergency as always, you can dial 911.” says Elizabethtown Police Public Affairs Officer Chris Denham. Door locks remain an effective first line of defense preventing theft from and theft of cars.