Bowling Green, KY, September 28, 2026 —

Glasgow, Kentucky authorities have announced plans to close Happy Valley Road to facilitate a procession. The procession will escort the body of fallen Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips.

Trooper Phillips was killed in Warren County. Specific details regarding the circumstances of his death were not provided in the initial summary. The closure of Happy Valley Road is intended to allow for the safe passage of the escort, honoring Trooper Phillips.

The exact date and time for the procession and the associated road closure were not immediately available. Residents and motorists in the Glasgow area are advised to be aware of potential traffic disruptions. Further information regarding the schedule and alternative routes is expected to be released by local authorities.

The name of the specific authority or department coordinating the road closure in Glasgow was not provided. Similarly, details regarding the start and end points of the procession were not specified.

Kentucky State Police have not released further details regarding Trooper Phillips’ service or the arrangements being made. The incident marks a somber occasion for the law enforcement community and the state.


Story summarized from the original created by WNKY Staff on www.wnky.com, see more information here.

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