UPDATE: 3 victims in fatal Glasgow crash identified

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department responded to a fatal crash Friday evening.

Major Terry Flatt says officers received a dispatch to the intersection of Veterans Outer Loop and North Jackson Highway at approximately 11:32 p.m.

GPD’s initial investigation shows that Asa Howard, 18, of Edmonton, was driving northbound on North Jackson Highway and driving through the intersection with Veterans Outer Loop when his vehicle collided with a car driven by Timothy Houchens, of Glasgow. Houchens was traveling eastbound on Veterans Outer Loop.

Howard and his passenger, Caden French, of Glasgow, were transported to TJ Samson Hospital for injury treatment. They were later lifeflighted for further treatment. Another passenger, Jabari Sweat, 21, of Glasgow, was also transported to TJ Samson Hospital for treatment and later released.

Another passenger, Emily Corbin, 18, of Hart County, and a 14-year-old juvenile, of Bowling Green, were pronounced dead at the scene. A 17-year-old juvenile from Edmonton was also pronounced dead at the scene.

Houchens and his passenger, Stephen Estes, were transported to TJ Samson Hospital for injury treatment.

Flatt says the preliminary investigation indicates that alcohol was a factor in the crash. The department is awaiting toxicity reports.

The Glasgow Police Department Reconstruction Unit’s investigation is ongoing.

On Monday, Oct. 20, Glasgow police chief Guy Howie released the following statement:

“On October 17th, at approximately 11:43 PM, emergency responder units were dispatched to the intersection of North Jackson Highway and Veterans Outer Loop in response to a traffic crash.”

“Upon arrival, first responders were met with a scene of overwhelming destruction. The crash had resulted in multiple fatalities and serious injuries, and debris was scattered across all four lanes of the intersection. It was immediately clear that this was a tragic and critical incident requiring a multi agency response.

“While the Glasgow Police Department is the lead agency in the crash investigation, the severity of the event required assistance partner agencies. This investigation and emergency response would not have been possible without their rapid assistance, professionalism and dedication.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to the following agencies for their professional service at the scene and the investigation:
· Glasgow Police Department
· Barren County Sheriff’s Office
· Cave City Police Department
· Kentucky State Police
· Barren/Metcalfe EMS Service
· Hart County EMS
· Glasgow Fire Department
· Barren/Metcalfe 911 Center
· Barren County Coroner
· Barren County Emergency Management
· Kentucky Department of Transportation

“To all the men and women who responded that night—thank you. You placed yourselves in a difficult and emotional situation to serve and protect our community. I pray that none of you ever have to face a tragedy of this magnitude again in your careers.

“We know that each of you holds the families and survivors of this incident in your thoughts and prayers, just as we do.”