GREENSBURG, Ky. (October 13, 2023) – On October 12, 2023 at approximately 6:18 P.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on KY 1464 near Emmett Hines Road in Green County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Geoffrey Knight, age 79 of Greensburg, was traveling east on KY 1464 in a 1997 Chrysler Town & Country when he slowed his vehicle to make a right turn. A BMW motorcycle being operated by Cody Pierce, age 25 of Greensburg, was also traveling east on KY 1464 and approached from behind Mr. Knight's vehicle, colliding with it.
Mr. Pierce was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Green County Coroner. Mr. Knight was treated at the scene by Green County EMS for minor injuries.
KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Green County Sheriff's Office, Green County Fire and EMS, Green County Rescue Squad, and Green County Coroner. The collision remains under investigation by Senior Trooper Dean Lunz.
