Two-Vehicle Collision In Bee Spring Results In Fatality

Emergency personnel work at the scene of a fatal accident in Bee Spring.

Darren Doyle, story and photo:
A Louisville woman has died as a result of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in Bee Spring earlier today. 

Today around 2:00 PM, Kentucky State Police were requested by the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision.  Troopers responded to the 10,000 block of KY-259 N in Edmonson County, according to a press release. 

KSP said that the preliminary investigation revealed 46 year-old Julia E. Broderick, of Louisville, was operating a 2007 Honda Accord southbound on KY 259 North in the Bee Spring community when Broderick's vehicle crossed the center line and struck a 2012 GMC truck, which was also towing a Nitro bass boat, being operated by 54 year-old Stanley K. Bragg of Smiths Grove, who was northbound. 

Julia Broderick was pronounced deceased on the scene by Edmonson County Deputy Coroner Richie Jones.  Bragg and a passenger in his vehicle, 75 year-old Stanley V. Bragg, were transported to Bowling Green Medical Center by Edmonson County EMS and treated for non-life threatening injuries.  
 
The investigation is being led by Trooper Mike Wathen.  He was assisted on the scene by Edmonson County Coroner's Office, Edmonson County EMS, Kyrock Fire Department, Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, and Kentucky Department of Transportation.