KSP investigates fatal collision in Larue County

HODGENVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – A 22-year-old man was killed Wednesday in a two-vehicle collision in Larue County.

According to Kentucky State Police, on July 7, 2021 at approximately 10:10 a.m. EDT, KSP Post 4 received a call from the Larue County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance with a two-vehicle collision resulting in a fatality on US-31E in Larue County.

The preliminary investigation revealed 22-year-old Colby Wilder, of Munfordville, was traveling south on US-31E in a 2011 Kia Forte. For unknown reasons Wilder’s car struck the rear of a garbage truck, operated by 28-year-old Stephen Williams, of Elizabethtown.

Wilder was pronounced dead at the scene by the Larue County Coroner’s Office.

Williams was not injured.

The affected portion of US-31E was closed for several hours to allow troopers to investigate the collision.

Larue County Sheriff’s Office, Magnolia Fire Department, Larue County EMS and Larue County Coroner’s Office assisted KSP Post 4 at the scene.

The collision is still under investigation by reconstructionist Trooper Tyler Lynch.