Lebanon, KY (March 20, 2022) The Kentucky State Police is investigation a 3-vehicle fatal collision that occurred on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at approximately 4:52 PM on Hwy 68 between Campbellsville and Lebanon.
The preliminary investigation indicates that Melissa Roberts, 48, of Campbellsville, KY was operating a 2021 Acura west bound on HWY 68 when she crossed the centerline and sideswiped an east bound 2015 Ford Focus, operated by Noah Kammerer, 20, of Evansville, IN. The collision caused Roberts to skid sideways into the path of another east bound vehicle, a 2011 GMC pickup operated by Jared Pittman, 21, of Bradfordsville, KY. Pittman struck Roberts in in the passenger side.
Roberts was transported to Springview hospital where she succumbed to injuries sustained in the collision. Kammerer and Pittman were also transported to Springview hospital and treated for minor injuries.
This collision remains under investigation by Trooper Weston Sullivan. Tpr. Sullivan was assisted at the scene by other KSP personnel, Marion County Sheriff Department, Marion County Rescue Squad, Marion County Fire and EMS.