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West Liberty Woman Killed After Tow Truck Strikes SUV on U.S. 460

Kentucky State Police say preliminary findings point to a tow truck moving into the passing lane while the crash remains under active investigation.

Overview

  • Kentucky State Police say troopers were called about an injury crash on U.S. 460 near the West Liberty Vet Clinic around 3 p.m. on Friday.
  • The victim, 66-year-old Linda Sue Bush of West Liberty, was driving a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox and was taken to ARH Hospital before being airlifted to Cabell Huntington Hospital, where she later died of her injuries.
  • KSP’s preliminary account states a 2019 flatbed rollback tow truck entered the passing lane to pass a slowed vehicle and struck Bush’s SUV as it was exiting onto Veterinarian Lane.
  • Local agencies including Morgan County EMS, the West Liberty Fire Department, and the Morgan County Rescue Squad assisted at the scene.
  • The collision remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police and officials have not released information about citations, charges, or final crash reconstruction results.