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Hopkinsville man dies in collision

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Todd County, KY (WFIE) -

The Kentucky State Police was called to investigate a two vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of US68 and KY475 in western Todd County on Saturday morning. 

Thomas J. Bowles, 34, of Bowling Green, was operating a truck eastbound on US68.  Hershel E. Word, 78, of Hopkinsville, was operating a van northbound on KY475. 

Word was attempting to make a left turn onto US68 and pulled into the path of Bowles. Bowles was unable to avoid the collision and struck Word's vehicle in the driver's side door. 

All parties involved were taken to Jennie Stuart Hospital by ambulance.  Word was pronounced deceased at the hospital. 

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