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Fatal Sunday evening collision, Oct. 9, 2011, in Lebanon, KY

James Tharp, 70, Lebanon, KY, pronounced deceased at the scene; Michael Wheatly, 17, Lebanon, KY, airlifted from the scene to University of Louisville Hospital. State Police say Wheatley's vehicle crossed center line and struck Tharp's car.

By TFC Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer
Kentucky State Police 15, Columbia, KY


MARION COUNTY, KY - On Sunday, October 9, 2011, at 7:15pmET, Post 15 Columbia, KY received a call from Lebanon Police Department requesting assistance with a collision that occurred on KY 2154. Tpr Christopher Saunders responded to the scene. Upon arrival it was discovered that Michael Wheatley age 17 of Lebanon, KY was traveling eastbound on KY 2154 driving a 2006 Pontiac when he crossed the center line and struck a 1998 Chevrolet driven by James Tharp age 70 of Loretto, KY.

James Tharp was pronounced deceased at the scene by Marion County Coroners Office. Michael Wheatley was airlifted to University of Louisville Medical Center in critical condition. Tpr. Brad Riley, and Det Terry Whittaker responded from Post 4 Elizabethtown to assist in the investigation. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts.

No alcohol use is suspected in this collision. Collision is under investigation by Tpr Brad Riley.

Story courtesy TFC Robert C. Walker, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. Thanks also to dispatcher Heather Finley.




This story was posted on 2011-10-10 04:31:43
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