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Elizabethtown Today
By the People, for the People
Elizabethtown Man Struck, Killed on I-65
Kentucky State Police investigating fatal accident on interstate
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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A 45-year-old man from Elizabethtown, Kentucky was struck and killed on Interstate 65 early Tuesday morning. Kentucky State Police responded to the accident around 4:30 AM near the 100-mile marker in Hardin County between Elizabethtown and the Joe Prather Highway exit.
Why it matters
Interstate 65 is a major north-south highway running through Kentucky, and this tragic accident highlights the dangers that pedestrians can face on busy highways. The investigation will aim to determine the circumstances around the incident and whether any safety improvements could help prevent similar accidents in the future.
The details
According to state police, Carl Ollis was struck and killed by a Dodge Durango being driven by an individual from Alabama. Ollis was pronounced dead at the scene by the Hardin County Coroner's Office. The interstate was closed for around four hours as police conducted an accident reconstruction investigation led by a KSP collision reconstructionist.
- The accident occurred on Tuesday morning around 4:30 AM.
- The interstate was closed for approximately four hours.
The players
Carl Ollis
A 45-year-old man from Elizabethtown, Kentucky who was struck and killed on Interstate 65.
Kentucky State Police
The law enforcement agency investigating the fatal accident on I-65.
What’s next
The KSP collision reconstructionist, Det. Scott Wheatley, is leading the ongoing investigation to determine the full circumstances around the incident.
The takeaway
This tragic accident on a major interstate highlights the need for increased safety measures to protect pedestrians, as well as the importance of thorough investigations to understand how such incidents can be prevented in the future.
