Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision in Edmonson County
AirEvac had a quick response to fatal wreck. PHOTO | Lynn Bledsoe
Staff Report
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. (October 23, 2026) – At just after 9:00 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Post 03, Bowling Green, received a call from the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance with a fatal collision. Troopers went on scene at the intersection of Pig Road (HWY 422) and Brownsville Road (HWY 259)
A preliminary investigation indicates that a Honda CRV operated by Elijah Landers, 20, of Little Silver, New Jersey, was traveling east on Pig Road and approaching the intersection of Brownsville Road. Mr. Landers attempted to cross Brownsville Road and collided with a Ford LT9000 dump truck that was traveling north and was operated by, Paxton Sowders, 24, of Brownsville. A passenger in Mr. Landers’ vehicle, Colin Sharpe, 20, of Holmdel, New Jersey, was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Edmonson County Coroner. Mr. Landers was airlifted to TriStar Skyline Medical Center. Mr. Sowders was transported to the Medical Center in Bowling Green, where he was treated for injuries.
The investigation is ongoing and will be led by Trooper Landon Key. He was assisted at the scene by the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office, Edmonson County EMS, Edmonson County Coroner’s Office, and other KSP personnel.
