GLASGOW, Barren County, Ky., Nov. 13, 2026 — An infant riding in a horse-drawn buggy was airlifted to a Nashville hospital on Wednesday, November 11, after the buggy collided with a vehicle on Old Bowling Green Road in Barren County. The buggy operator was also hospitalized for evaluation.
The Barren County Sheriff's Office responded to the 7455 block of Old Bowling Green Road for a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy. The infant who had been riding in the buggy was flown to Vanderbilt Children's Hospital for treatment; no further details on the child's condition have been released. The buggy operator was taken to a hospital separately for evaluation of a possible head injury.
A preliminary investigation found that the vehicle's driver, identified as Ruth Jackson, was traveling eastbound on Old Bowling Green Road when the collision happened. Investigators said sun glare affected Jackson's visibility before the crash. Jackson was not injured.
Barren County EMS, the Glasgow Fire Department, emergency management, Kentucky State Police and EM1 all responded to the scene. The collision remains under investigation.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can drivers lower the chance of a crash like this?
Slowing down in low-visibility conditions such as sun glare, leaving extra following distance, and staying alert for slow-moving vehicles, including horse-drawn buggies, can reduce the likelihood of a collision.
What injuries are common when a vehicle strikes a horse-drawn buggy?
These collisions frequently cause head injuries, broken bones, and other trauma to buggy occupants, who have little protection compared to someone inside a car.
What usually causes crashes involving motor vehicles and buggies?
Rear-end collisions are common, usually tied to a driver's failure to notice or react in time to a slower-moving buggy, sometimes worsened by glare, darkness, or distraction.
Does speed affect how serious these crashes become?
Yes. Higher speeds give drivers less time to react and increase the force of impact, which tends to make injuries more severe for buggy occupants in particular.
