***UPDATE*** Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Madison County

RICHMOND, Ky. (July 11, 2024) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man connected to a fatal Madison County collision that occurred on February 19, 2024. Curtis D. Jackson, 44, of Berea was involved in the two-vehicle crash on Mt. Vernon Road (US-25) in Berea that killed Jeffrey L. Crowe, 25, of Berea.

As a result of the investigation, an arrest warrant has been issued for Mr. Jackson. He is charged with Vehicular Homicide, DUI 2nd offense, and other offenses. 

Anyone with information about Mr. Jackson’s location is asked to call KSP Post 7 Richmond at (859) 623-2404. Citizens may also report tips confidentially through the KSP website tip form.

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RICHMOND, Ky. (February 16, 2023) – The Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, was contacted just before 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 16, 2023, in reference to a two-vehicle collision on Interstate Drive in Madison County.

The initial investigation indicates a 2015 Buick Verano, being operated by Daniel Baird, 50, of Auburn Hills, Michigan, was traveling west on Interstate Drive and attempted to make a left-handed turn into Wow gas station, crossing the center line into the path of a 2011 Dodge Ram, being operated by Jorge Marcellino, 23, of Walton, KY, traveling east.

As a result of the collision, Loretta Birch, 70, of Orion, Michigan, a passenger in the vehicle being operated by Baird, was transported to Baptist Health Richmond, where she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison.

Trooper David Hobbs is conducting the ongoing collision investigation. He was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police personnel, Madison County EMS, Madison County Fire Department and Madison County Coroner’s Office.

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