According to witnesses the accident occurred when Sandra Dotson, 58, of Columbia while operating a 1998 Ford Ranger southbound on Burksville Street continued through the intersection at a red traffic light at which time vehicle came into the path of travel of a 2015 Chevy Silverado, operated by Jordan York, 31, of Greensburg who was traveling westbound on the bypass.
Dotson was airlifted directly from the scene where she was later pronounced deceased at Taylor Regional Hospital in Campbellsville. A fifteen year old male passenger was taken by Adair EMS to TJ Samson Hospital Columbia where he was treated and released. It is believed Dotson may have suffered a medical event while driving prior to the collision.
Officer Adam Cravens is investigating the collision. He was assisted on scene by Officer Holly Necessary, Sheriff Josh Brockman and Deputy Brandon Hitch. Adair EMS, Kentucky State Police, and The Columbia Fire Department also responded to the scene.