GREENSBURG, Ky. (November 15, 2024) - A Green County man has pleaded guilty to numerous charges stemming from a Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 investigation of a fatal collision.
On September 12, 2024, Daniel Sidebottom, 23, of Greensburg, entered a guilty plea to charges of Vehicular Homicide when under the Influence of Alcohol, 3 counts of Assault 1st degree, 2 counts of Assault 2nd degree, Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana and other traffic offenses.
The collision occurred in the Summersville community of Green County on June 24, 2023, and was investigated by Senior Trooper Weston Sullivan. The investigation revealed that Daniel Sidebottom was operating a pick-up truck while under the influence of alcohol. He failed to stop at a stop sign while speeding on KY 323. His vehicle then proceeded through an intersection and struck a vehicle traveling on KY 61 on the passenger’s side. The collision left a Larue County woman dead and five others with serious injuries.
The investigation was presented to the Green County Grand Jury in September 2023, and they subsequently returned an indictment on Mr. Sidebottom. The 11th Judicial Circuit Commonwealth Attorney’s Office offered and agreed to a plea agreement for this investigation. On November 6, 2024, the Green County Circuit Court sentenced Daniel Sidebottom to 13 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to the previously mentioned charges.
