Tragic Glasgow Crash Kills Three Teens After Night of Speed and Alcohol, Police Say
GLASGOW, KENTUCKY — Three young people are dead and three others were injured after a violent late-night crash in Glasgow that investigators believe involved alcohol and excessive speed, police said.
The fatal collision occurred around 11:30 p.m. Friday at the intersection of North Jackson Highway and Veterans Outer Loop when a Nissan Altima driven by 18-year-old Asa Howard of Edmonton collided with a Toyota Highlander, according to the Glasgow Police Department.
Three Young Victims Identified
Police confirmed that three passengers in the Altima died at the scene. They were identified as:
- Emily Corbin, 18, of Hart County
- William T. Moore, 17
- Charley L. Fancher, 14
The Barren County Coroner’s Office said all three were pronounced dead at the scene due to catastrophic injuries.
Investigators said the Altima was carrying six people, exceeding the number of available seats, and several occupants were not wearing seatbelts when the crash occurred.
Alcohol and Speed Both Suspected
Officers discovered alcohol at the crash site, and while toxicology results are still pending, investigators said they strongly suspect alcohol was a contributing factor.
Speed was also cited as another major factor in the deadly wreck. Police believe the Altima was traveling at a high rate of speed, though the exact speed has not been determined pending analysis of the vehicle’s event data recorder.
“Upon arrival, first responders were met with a scene of overwhelming destruction,” said Glasgow Police Chief Guy K. Howie. “It was immediately clear that this was a tragic and critical incident requiring a multi-agency response.”
Injured Survivors and Ongoing Investigation
Three other occupants survived the crash. Two were airlifted to regional hospitals with serious injuries, while another was treated and later released from T.J. Samson Hospital in Glasgow.
No charges have yet been filed, but police said charges are pending as the investigation continues. Results from both toxicology testing and data analysis will help determine next steps.
Community Shock and Multi-Agency Response
The crash prompted a large-scale emergency response involving multiple local and state agencies, including:
- Glasgow Police Department
- Barren County Sheriff’s Office
- Kentucky State Police
- Hart County EMS
- Glasgow Fire Department
Chief Howie thanked responders for their professionalism and compassion, saying, “We know that each of you holds the families and survivors of this incident in your thoughts and prayers, just as we do.”
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