WULF News

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle collision that occurred in Larue County on Sunday evening. 

The collision took place near the 1900 block of Bardstown Road when 32-year-old Robert Wilson of Elizabethtown collided head-on with a vehicle being operated by 34-year-old Tessie McNear of Hodgenville. Wilson’s passenger, 34-year-old Victoria Sharp of Lebanon was pronounced deceased at the scene, and McNear’s passenger 41-year-old Carla Parker of Sonora was taken to the hospital but later died.

Both drivers were taken to the University of Louisville Hospital with life-threatening injuries. A juvenile passenger from McNear’s car was taken to Baptist Health Hardin with minor injuries. 

The collision remains under investigation.

CSX has released a statement on a non-moving train that caused a blocked railroad crossing in downtown Elizabethtown over the weekend. 

On Sunday, a CSX train had blocked the crossing at 31 W and East Dixie Avenue. According to CSX, their trains operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. However, there are times when operational issues could result in blocked crossings. Trains occasionally cause road blocked crossings due to mandatory safety inspections as well as federally regulated crew changes.

Two suspects have been arrested in relation to a double homicide that took place in Bullitt County on the morning of May 30, 2022. Bullitt County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on the scene of the 1700 block of Pitts Point Road where two victims, Katelyn Rayman and Kristin Longaker, were discovered to have been shot. Both have since died due to their gunshot wounds.According to a press release by the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office, at around 3:25 p.m. today, an arrest took place on Conestoga Parkway. 32-year-old Bradley Ross of Louisville and Savannah McClanahan have both been charged with two counts of Murder, Robbery 1st and tampering with physical evidence. Deputies continue the search for a silver 2002 Hyundai Elantra with a Kentucky Registration plate reading 579-AMN. If spotted, notify the Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office. Do not approach the vehicle.

Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that occurred early Sunday morning. 

Post 3 troopers were requested by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a collision that occurred on Reedyville Road.

Preliminary investigation reveals that three motorcyclists were traveling southbound, when one collided with a tractor. The operator of the motorcycle, 39-year-old Jeremy Fegett of Caneyville was pronounced deceased on the scene.

The other two motorcyclists, Teddy Duke of Morgantown, and James Shepherd of Jetson, were arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence.

The investigation into the collision remains ongoing.

A former Elizabethtown retail pharmacy is facing penalties as a result of improper controlled substance record allegations.

Century Medicines of Elizabethtown has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle claims from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as a result of not satisfying recordkeeping requirements of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA). This act helps to ensure that all controlled substances are properly accounted for. 

According to the settlement agreement, between 2016 and 2020, Century Medicines was unable to account for approximately 85,000 hydrocodone and oxycodone tablets. 

The $100,000 payment will settle all claims related to the alleged conduct.

Century Medicines of Elizabethtown is no longer in operation.