A Simpson County man has been killed when a tire “failed,” causing a truck to cross a I-165 median and hit a semi-truck.
Sunday afternoon at approximately 3:00, Kentucky State Police responded to the 9-mile marker of southbound I-165 (formerly Natcher Parkway) and found that 53-year-old Anthony Rutledge, of Henderson, was driving a 1999 Ford F-350 with a gooseneck trailer north.
Police said the “front driver side tire of Rutledge’s vehicle failed,” causing Rutledge to lose control and cross the median. The Ford entered the southbound lanes where it struck a 1997 Kenworth commercial vehicle, being driven by 52-year-old David A. McClain, of Franklin.
McClain was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Warren County Coroner’s Office. Rutledge was transported to The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
The investigation continues and is being led by Trooper Bo Hubbard.
(Photo courtesy of WBKO.com)
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
