Hope Wheeler, 21, injured in car-train collision on JL Thomas Road in Bonnieville, KY
Modified Date:
Sat, 04/04/2015 - 12:53pmAccident Date:
Saturday, October 25, 2014Car Collides With Train In Hart County; Driver Life Flighted(link is external)
A train collides with a car in Hart County and the driver is life flighted to U of L Hospital.
2 dead, 2 injured in weekend crashes(link is external)
A preliminary investigation shows Wheeler was driving east in her 2014 Chevrolet Impala when she attempted to cross the railroad tracks and failed to see a northbound train, according to a release from state police.
Car collides with train(link is external)
Wheeler, who was wearing her seat belt, was flown to the University of Louisville Hospital, where she was being treated for life-threatening injuries.
21 year old Hope Wheeler was heading east on JL Thomas Road when she drove across a railroad crossing. Police claimed she didn't see a CSX train coming. That train hit Wheeler's car spinning her off the road. Police said she was airlifted to Louisville for life threatening injuries. We've made a call to the hospital checking on Wheeler's status.
Type: Train Accident
Topics:
Car AccidentPeople Involved:
Hope Wheeler
Roadway:
JL Thomas RoadCity:
Bonnieville, KYCounty:
Hart County, KYArea:
Bowling Green, KY
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