Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision in Breckinridge County.
Yesterday afternoon, the Breckinridge County Sheriff’s office requested assistance with a collision near the 3500 block of South KY 259 near Harned.
According to the news release, the preliminary investigation revealed that Anthony Coogle of Leitchfield was operating a 2005 Ford Taurus when he turned onto the roadway and into the path of a 2013 Ford Escape. The Escape traveling eastbound on KY 259, was operated by James Miller of Hardinsburg. After colliding, Coogle’s vehicle struck a 2006 ford f-350 traveling in the westbound lane.
Coogle was transported to the Breckinridge Memorial Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The operator of the f-350 was not injured.
The collision remains under investigation by reconstructionist Trooper Brad Holloman.
