Kentucky Accident Blog

Fatal Accident in Green County Kentucky Results in Criminal Charges

As a result of a two vehicle accident that occurred February 12th 51-year-old Russell A Greenway was killed.  The accident happened on US 68 just east of Greensburg when a truck being driven by John P. Greene and traveling east crossed the center line.  The truck hit a Toyota being driven by Sheila Marinez, Greenway was a passenger in her car and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ms. Martinez was taken to the Jane Todd Crawford Hospital where she was treated than released.  Greene, the driver of the truck was flown to University Hospital where he too was treated then released.  Greene was arrested on Friday and charged with several crimes. One count of manslaughter second degree; one count of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, aggravated circumstances, second offense; reckless driving; and failure to give oncoming vehicle half of highway.

Getting behind the wheel is a huge and far reaching responsibility.  If you are not in a condition to drive the simple answer is don’t do it.  Acts of irresponsibility can cost people their lives.

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