Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

Cave City, Ky. (January 25, 2024) – At approxmately 3:30 pm the Kentucky State Police Post 03 Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sherrif’s Office in reference to a three vehicle collision. Troopers responded to the scene at the 6000 block of North Jackson Highway. 

A preliminary investigation indicates that Rylee Gibbons, 20, of Glasgow was operating a silver Hyundai Elantra south bound on North Jackson Highway. Gibbons crossed the centerline colliding with a blue Nissan Rogue, that was operated by Jennifer Hishmeh, 58, of Glasgow. Hishmeh was traveling north bound on North Jackson Highway. Mania Johnson, 32, of Glasgow was operating a red Jeep Cherokee that was also north bound on North Jackson Highway collided with the Nissan Rogue following the inital collision. Alveda Jessie, 80, of Cave City was the passenger of the Nissan Rogue and was pronouced deceased at the scene by the Barren County Coroner’s Office. The others involved were transported to T.J. Sampson Hospital where they will be treated for their injuries. 

The investigation is being led by Detective Allen Shirley. He was assisted on the scene by Barren County Sherrif’s Office, Glasgow Police Department, Barren-Metcalf EMS and the Barren County Coroner’s Office. 

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