Teen Killed in Three-Vehicle Crash on KY-88 in Green County

Kentucky State Police say a 14-year-old driver lost control, crossed the center line, and collided with two other vehicles.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 7:33pm

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A 14-year-old driver was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Kentucky 88 in Green County on Wednesday morning. According to Kentucky State Police, the teen was traveling westbound when they lost control of the vehicle, crossed the center line, sideswiped a bucket truck, and then collided with a Ford F-350. The juvenile driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while one passenger was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital with serious injuries and two other passengers were transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital for treatment.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of inexperienced teen drivers on rural roads and the importance of proper driver education and safety measures to prevent such devastating crashes. Green County has seen an increase in traffic accidents in recent years, raising concerns about road conditions and driver behavior in the area.

The details

According to the police report, the 14-year-old driver was traveling westbound on KY-88 when they lost control of the vehicle, crossed the center line, sideswiped a bucket truck, and then collided head-on with a Ford F-350. The juvenile driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Green County Coroner. One passenger, Angelo Forsee of Russell Springs, was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital with serious injuries, while two other passengers were transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital for treatment. The driver of the F-350 was able to escape before the truck caught fire, and neither the F-350 driver nor the bucket truck driver reported any injuries.

  • The crash occurred on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026.

The players

Angelo Forsee

A passenger in the vehicle driven by the 14-year-old, who was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital with serious injuries.

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What’s next

The crash remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of proper driver education, safety measures, and responsible driving behavior, especially for young and inexperienced drivers, to prevent such devastating crashes on rural roads.