KSP Investigating Quadruple Fatal Collision  

The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Trevor High.

Wheatcroft, KY (Webster County) – On June 22, 2019, at approximately 9:19 AM, the Kentucky State Police Post 2 in Madisonville received a call from the Webster County Sheriff’s Department in reference to a two vehicle, quadruple fatal collision that occurred in the 5000 block of State Route 109 N in Wheatcroft, KY.

Preliminary investigation revealed a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, driven by Eduardo Lopez, age 23, of Madisonville, KY, hydroplaned into the southbound lane of travel and collided with a 2005 Dodge Dakota, driven by Charles Barron, age 54, of Marion, KY. Charles Barron and his wife Linda Barron were transported to Baptist Health Emergency Room in Madisonville, KY for non-life-threatening injuries.

Eduardo Lopez and his three passengers, Jorge Chavez, Miguel Brico, and Christina Chavez, all of Madisonville, KY, were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Webster County Coroner’s Office. The age of all three passengers are unknown. The investigation is ongoing by Trooper Trevor High.

KSP was assisted at the scene by the Webster County Sheriff’s Department, Clay Fire Department, Union County EMS, Webster County EMS, and the Webster County Coroner’s Office.