Monthly Traffic Report for October

Posted by Alisha Nelson on Nov 4, 2010

During the month of October, 2010, there were 40 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. There were seven fatalities during the month of October in the Post 15 area:

Cravens, John Eric; of Albany, KY, was killed in Clinton Co, KY on 10/02/10.
Pinkston, Shannon; of Bardstown, KY, was killed in Marion Co, KY on 10/03/10.
Grider, Timothy G.; of Liberty, KY, was killed in Casey Co, KY on 10/08/10.
Vibbert, Cloe; of Summer Shade, KY was killed in Metcalfe Co, KY on 10/08/10.
Cox, George; of Campbellsville, KY, was killed in Taylor Co, KY on 10/14/10.
Schonder, Austin; of Russell Springs, KY, was killed in Adair Co, KY on 10/22/10.
McClister, Rhonda; of Russell Springs, KY, was killed in Cumberland Co, KY on 10/30/10.

This brings our yearly fatality count to 22 compared with 39 through this same period in 2009.

State wide fatality count stands at 630 compared with 659 through this same period in 2009.

During the month of October, 2010, there were 816 citations written, 320 courtesy notices written, 1428 vehicles inspected, 905 complaints answered, 131 motorists assisted, 77 criminal cases opened and 270 criminal arrests made.

* Update * Fatal Collision Investigation Currently Underway Resulting in Road Closure in Washington County County

Posted by John Humphress on Nov 3, 2010

11-03-10 10:25pm – The Kentucky State Police are currently investigating a 2 vehicle collision that occurred earlier this morning on KY 0055 south of Springfield near the Washington/Marion County line.  The collision has resulted in one confirmed fatality and the roadway will be closed until further notice.  Please encourage motorists to avoid this area until further notice.

11-03-10, 01:03pm – KY 0055 has been re-opened.

11-03-10, 01:51pm – 24-year-old Melanie A. Mattingly, of Springfield KY, was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of injuries sustained in the two vehicle collision.  Mattingly was operating a 2000 Buick 4 Door heading north on KY 0055.  Her vehicle was struck head-on when a southbound 2002 Ford Van operated by 31-year-old Marion T. Greathouse, crossed the centerline. Greathouse, from New Haven, KY, was transported to Springview Medical Center where he was treated and released.