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Update to Injury (Fatal) Collision on KY 1079 in Hart County

Date of News Release: 10/10/2007

(Bowling Green) - Jesse Jackson succumbed to his injuries last date and was pronounced deceased by Louisville's Deputy Coroner Bob Jones.

Original Release Below

(Bowling Green) - Jesse Jackson was southbound on KY 1079 when the vehicle veered off the right shoulder of the roadway, the driver overcorrected and crossed the center line and onto the northbound side of the road. Vehicle then struck an earth embankment and overturned multiple times before coming to final rest on the right side of the southbound lane. Jesse Jackson was extricated from the vehicle and flown to U of L Hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.