Kentucky State Police, Post 03 received a call regarding a collision at the 38 mile marker northbound on Interstate 65 in Smiths Grove around 9 p.m. Tuesday.
A preliminary investigation indicates a red Kia Forte, operated by 36 year-old Anthony Hodge of Bowling Green, was traveling northbound on Interstate 65. Due to rainy weather conditions Hodge’s vehicle began to hydroplane causing the vehicle to exit the roadway left and collide with the median wall. Hodge exited the vehicle in the center lane, where his vehicle came to a stop. Hodge was struck by a red 2025 Freightliner, operated by 64 year-old Alexander Kipnis of Techumseh, OK, who was traveling north.
Hodge was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Warren County Coroner’s Office.
Kentucky State Police was assisted at the scene by Medical Center EMS and the Warren County Coroner’s Office.
The investigation is ongoing by the Kentucky State Police.
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