One dead in two-vehicle morning crash in Gibson County

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – The Gibson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a morning fatal crash involving two vehicles.

Officials state at 5:18 a.m. on Tuesday, Central Dispatch received a 911 report of the accident at the intersection of State Road 168 and Interstate 69.

Deputies along with Barton Township Fire and the Gibson County Ambulance Service were reportedly responded.

An investigation revealed a black Chevy Cruze was traveling north on the I-69 off ramp onto State Road 168 when it pulled into the path of a red Chevy Colorado that was traveling east, causing the pickup to hit the driver’s side door of the Cruze.

Officials say medics on scene pronounced the driver of the Cruze dead at the scene.

Officials also say the Gibson County Coroner’s Office was then called to begin their investigation.

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