On Wednesday, February 9th, 2022, at approximately 6:15 a.m. the Kentucky State Police Post 3, Bowling Green, was requested by the Butler County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a fatal collision in Butler County. Troopers arrived at the scene of the collision located near the 4000 block of Reedyville Road (KY 185) in the Roundhill community of Butler County.
Preliminary investigation revealed that Dustin W. Fields, 36, of Leitchfield, was operating a 2017 Chevrolet pickup in the southbound lane of Reedyville Road near the 4000 block. Timothy R. Phelps, 63, of Bowling Green was operating a 2006 Scion SUV in the northbound lane at the same location. The two vehicles collided in a head on manner near the center dividing line of the roadway. Timothy R. Phelps was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Butler County Coroner. No other injuries were reported in the collision.
The investigation continues and is being led by Trooper Michael Wathen. He was assisted on the scene by Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Butler County EMS, 4th district and Morgantown Fire Departments, Butler County Emergency Management, Butler County Rescue Squad, and Butler County Coroner.
