Glasgow, Ky. (November 15, 2022) – On Tuesday, November 15th, 2022 just after 8:30 a.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an injury collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene of the collision located near 6700 block of Burkesville Road (KY-90).

Preliminary investigation indicates that Heather E. Slater, 44 of Edmonton, was operating a 2015 Dodge Caravan westbound on Burkesville Road.  Slater’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2011 Toyota Highlander being operated eastbound by Michael C. Forsythe, 43, of Princeton.  Slater’s vehicle continued on striking a third vehicle, a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox, being operated by Timothy Jackson, 62, of Winneconne, WI, which was also traveling eastbound.  The front passenger of the 2015 Dodge Caravan, Karrie J. Selner, 62, of Edmonton, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Barren County Coroner.  The operators of all three vehicles along with a passenger in the 2015 Chevrolet Equinox were transported to TJ Samson Community Hospital where they were treated for non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is being led by Detective Michael Waggener. He was assisted at the scene by Barren County EMS, Barren County Sheriff’s Office, Barren County Coroner, and KSP personnel.

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