Glasgow, KY (August 11, 2026) – Four people were injured Sunday, August 9, after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Veterans Outer Loop and North Jackson Highway in Glasgow, Barren County.
According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded to the crash on Sunday. Police said a vehicle driven by Lacy Garvin was traveling west on Veterans Outer Loop when a passenger grabbed the steering wheel as the vehicle approached the intersection. The vehicle then struck another driven by David Crews, according to police.
Garvin and passengers Cindy Brugman, David Crews, and Amanda Crews were transported for treatment of their injuries. The extent of their injuries was not immediately released.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information was available.
How Can Sudden Steering Changes Cause a Crash?
A sudden change in steering can cause a driver to lose control of a vehicle, particularly when it occurs near an intersection where vehicles may be approaching from multiple directions. Even a brief interruption of the driver’s control can affect the vehicle’s path and increase the risk of a collision.
Investigators reviewing a crash involving an unexpected steering maneuver may examine vehicle positions, roadway evidence, witness statements, and available surveillance footage. These details can help establish how the vehicles moved immediately before the collision and clarify the sequence of events.
