Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Barren County

CAVECITY, Ky. (May 23, 2026) – At approximately 7:00 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call regarding an injury collision on Interstate 65 near the 53.2 mile point marker. KSP Troopers responded to the scene. 

A preliminary investigation indicated that a 2018 Hyundai Santa fe, operated by Aleah Kroger, 35, of Dayton, Ohio, was traveling north on Interstate-65 near the 53 mile marker. While traveling north, Ms. Kroger’s vehicle left the right side of the roadway and collided with a semi-truck that was parked on the right shoulder. Two juvenile passengers from Ms. Kroger’s vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. Ms. Kroger was transported to T.J. Sampson Community Hospital and then to the Medical Center in Bowling Green where she remains in critical condition. 

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by Trooper Grant Robertson. He was assisted at the scene by Cave City Police Department, Cave City Fire Department, Barren County EMS and other KSP personnel. 

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