Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of US 68 and Lebanon Bypass in Marion County that occurred on June 7, 2025, at 9:53 A.M. EST.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Justin Baron, 26, of Loretto, was traveling west on US 68 in a 2002 Dodge Ram and approached the intersection with the Lebanon Bypass. Mr. Baron attempted a right turn at the intersection at a high rate of speed. Mr. Baron lost control of his vehicle, traveled across the intersection, and collided with a 2010 GMC Sierra that was stopped at the traffic light heading south on Lebanon Bypass. The GMC Sierra was operated by William Norris, 55, of Loretto.

William Norris was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner. A passenger in Mr. Norris’ vehicle, Shirley Norris, 82, of Lebanon, was transported to the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. Justin Baron was transported to the Spring View Hospital, where he was treated and released for minor injuries. Upon release from the hospital, Mr. Baron was arrested by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on charges related to an incident prior to the collision. Additional charges relating to the collision are forthcoming from KSP.  

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff's Office, Lebanon Police Department, Marion County Fire/EMS, Marion County Coroner’s Office and the Kentucky State Highway Department. Senior Trooper Weston Sullivan is investigating the collision.