Kentucky State Police Investigate Fatal Collision Near Harlan
Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision that occurred on U.S. 119 near Harlan in Harlan County. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle that initially left the scene but was later located.
Bowling Green, KY, October 16, 2026 —
Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on U.S. 119 near Harlan in Harlan County. The pedestrian was struck and killed, according to the information provided.
The vehicle initially left the scene and was later located. The available information does not state when the collision occurred, when the vehicle was found, or where it was located.
Police have not provided the pedestrian’s identity or details about the driver. The circumstances of the collision, including how it happened, were not included in the information available for this report. It also does not say whether anyone has been charged or whether investigators have announced any findings.
Kentucky State Police are conducting the investigation. No further details about its status or next steps were provided. The information available does not specify whether the collision affected traffic on U.S. 119 or whether any road closures occurred.
The reported facts establish that the collision was fatal, that the vehicle initially left the scene, and that it was later located. Other details remain unreported in the information provided, including the time of the crash and the identities of those involved.
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