GALLATIN COUNTY, KY – KSP is reporting that on November 24, 2022, Kentucky State Police Post 5 in Campbellsburg received a call from Gallatin County dispatch in reference to a fatal collision near the 6000 block of U.S. 42.
KSP Post 5 Troopers as well as Sergeant James Phelps responded to the scene at which time it was determined that a motorcycle traveling west on U.S. 42 attempted to pass another vehicle in a curve.
The motorcycle struck a vehicle traveling east head on.
The passenger on the motorcycle sustained fatal injuries in the collision.
KSP Post 5 Sergeant James Phelps continued the investigation that resulted in the operator of the motorcycle, Corey Sanders, a 32 years old male of Gallatin County, being indicted on September 8, 2023.
Corey Sanders was indicted on:
- One (1) count of Reckless Homicide
- One (1) count of Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree
Mr. Sanders was arrested on the indictment warrant on September 12, 2023 by the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office.
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