One killed in Smiths Grove wreck

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a late Friday night fatal wreck in Smiths Grove, Sheriff Brett Hightower said.

One person was killed just before midnight after exiting Interstate 65 onto South Main Street, Hightower said.

George “Teddy” Rollenhagen, 37, of Bowling Green,  was traveling southbound on Main Street. As he approached the off-bound ramp intersection a Hyundai Genesis being operated by Royce Shelton failed to see the approaching motorcycle and pulled out eastbound, making a left turn, Hightower said.

Rollenhagan’s motorcycle then struck the driver side rear quarter panel of the Hyundai. Rollenhagan was ejected off the motorcycle, struck the pavement and was pronounced dead at scene, Hightower said.

Rollenhagen was not wearing a helmet, Hightower said.