A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of KY-259 (Brownsville Road) and KY-422 (Pig Road) resulted in one death and multiple injuries Friday, according to Kentucky State Police (KSP). The collision, which occurred just after 9 a.m., involved a Honda CR-V and a Ford LT9000 dump truck. Emergency responders closed the roadway for several hours as crews worked to stabilize patients, investigate the scene and clear debris.
Sequence and victims
KSP said the Honda CR-V, driven by Elijah Landers, 20, of Little Silver, New Jersey, was traveling east on Pig Road and approached the intersection with Brownsville Road. As Landers attempted to cross Brownsville Road, his vehicle collided with a northbound Ford LT9000 dump truck operated by Paxton Sowders, 24, of Brownsville.
A passenger in the Honda, Colin Sharpe, 20, of Holmdel, New Jersey, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Edmonson County coroner. Landers was airlifted to TriStar Skyline Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Sowders was transported to a medical center in Bowling Green to receive care.
Multi-agency response and investigation
KSP Troopers from Post 3 were dispatched after receiving a call from the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office. Trooper Landon Key is leading the investigation, assisted by personnel from several local and regional agencies.
- Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office
- Edmonson County EMS
- Edmonson County Coroner’s Office
- Chalybeate, Rocky Hill and Brownsville Fire Departments
- Edmonson County JAWS and Air Evac
Officials said the roadway remained closed until nearly 5 p.m. while troopers conducted their on-scene investigation and cleanup operations.
What authorities have said
"The investigation is ongoing," KSP officials said, noting that troopers continue to examine the crash scene and gather evidence to determine contributing factors.
KSP did not release additional details about the conditions or possible charges as of the latest update. In line with standard procedure, the investigation will examine vehicle positions, witness statements and any available surveillance or crash data to reconstruct the collision.
Local impact and safety reminder
The collision underscores ongoing safety risks at rural intersections where state routes and local roads meet. Intersection crashes frequently involve drivers attempting to cross or turn across traffic, creating high-risk conflict points when vehicles fail to yield, misjudge gaps in traffic, or encounter limited sightlines.
Motorists traveling in the area are reminded to exercise caution at intersections, obey posted speed limits and to be alert for large commercial vehicles such as dump trucks, which can present additional braking and visibility challenges.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Just after 9:00 a.m., Friday |
| Location | Intersection of KY-259 (Brownsville Road) and KY-422 (Pig Road) |
| Vehicles involved | Honda CR-V and Ford LT9000 dump truck |
| Fatality | Colin Sharpe, 20, Holmdel, New Jersey |
| Injured and transported | Elijah Landers (airlifted to TriStar Skyline); Paxton Sowders (transported to Bowling Green medical center) |
Officials with the Kentucky State Police asked anyone with information or who witnessed the collision to contact Trooper Landon Key or the nearest KSP Post to assist with the ongoing investigation. Final determinations regarding cause and any potential charges will be made as investigators complete their work and file a formal report.
The closure and prolonged emergency response served as a reminder of how quickly a routine trip can turn tragic. Drivers in and around Brownsville and surrounding Edmonson County communities will likely see increased traffic enforcement and attention to intersection safety in the days following the crash as investigators and local agencies review the incident.
