Two killed in Muhlenberg Co. head-on collision

Two women were killed Monday in a head-on collision in Muhlenberg County.

Kentucky State Police say 53-year old Karen Leach of Greenville was northbound on US 431 in South Carrolton and 48-year old Thomas Simpson of Central City was headed south at about 10:20 a.m. For unknown reasons, Simpson entered oncoming traffic and their vehicles collided.

Leach was pronounced dead at the scene by the Muhlenberg County coroner and her passenger, 79-year old Linda Embry of Greenville, died from her injuries at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Simpson was not injured.