Investigation ongoing
GALLATIN COUNTY, Ky. (10/14/2023) –On October 14, 2023 Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg was notified by Gallatin County Dispatch of a collision near the 63 mile maker on Interstate 71 in the limits of Gallatin County. Multiple KSP Post 5 troopers as well of other emergency personnel responded to the scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a black Chevrolet Equinox was traveling north on I 71 when it struck a semi truck in the rear that was parked on the shoulder of the roadway.
The driver of the Equinox who was identified as Breanna Lundgren, a 20 year old female of Palms Michigan, was pronounced deceased on scene by the Gallatin County Coroner. The passenger who was identified as Sarah Barnes, a 22 year old female of Opelika Alabama, was transported to the hospital for treatment where she was pronounced deceased a short time later. Next of kin have been notified.
This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by the Kentucky State Police Post 5.
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