The deadly accident occurred on Friday afternoon, October 14, 2022 at 4:26pmET on North Loretto Road.
According to the Marion County Sheriffs Office, the preliminary investigation found that 31-year-old Jessica Passmore of Loretto, KY was operating a 1998 Ford pickup traveling south, when she lost control in a curve, traveled off the shoulder of the roadway and overcorrected, then re-entered the roadway and crossed into the opposite lane. The pickup then exited the roadway on the northbound side and overturned in an open field with Passmore being ejected from the vehicle.
Jessica Passmore and a 13-year-old passenger were transported to Springview Hospital in Lebanon by Marion County EMS where Passmore was pronounced deceased a short time later. The 13 year old sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Marion County Deputy John Purdom is investigating the fatal accident. The Loretto Fire Department and Marion County Rescue assisted at the scene.
Jessica Passmore's obituary can be found on the obituary page of this website.