Franklin, Ky. (October 13, 2022) – On Wednesday, October 12th, 2022 just before 9:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green responded to the scene of a fatal collision on Interstate 65.  Troopers responded to the scene located at the 11.7 mile marker southbound.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Andrew McConnell, 53, of Shepherdsville,  was operating a 2008 Ford Ranger southbound on I-65 near the 11.7 mile marker. McConnell for unknown reasons exited the right side of the roadway, traveled down an embankment, and struck a tree. Andrew McConnell was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Simpson County Coroners Office.

The investigation is being led by Trooper Devon Banaszak. He was assisted at the scene by Simpson County Coroner’s Office, Simpson County EMS, Franklin/Simpson Fire and Rescue and KSP personnel.

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