The Hopkinsville man found guilty by a jury in November of murder and DUI for a fatal crash on Blue and Gray Park Road was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday afternoon in Todd Circuit Court.
Kentucky State Police Trooper Hunter Carroll investigated the July 29, 2020 crash and determined 45-year old Billy Jo Faughn traveled 402 feet after leaving Blue and Gray Park Road before striking 71-year old Sarah “Janie” Barrow and pushing her through the wall of a garage.
Barrow later died at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville.
Further investigation determined Faughn was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the crash and he was traveling at a high rate of speed.
Court officials say Todd Circuit Judge Joe Hendricks went along with the jury’s recommendation and gave Faughn a life sentence.
Faughn will be eligible for parole in 20 years.