Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision on Campbellsville Bypass in Taylor County

Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on Campbellsville Bypass near Walmart in Campbellsville, just after 2:30 P.M. EDT yesterday afternoon.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Ann Copass, 57, of Greensburg, was making a left turn onto Campbellsville Bypass to travel south in a 2012 Nissan Versa. While turning onto Campbellsville Bypass, Ms. Copass entered the path of a 2025 Suzuki motorcycle traveling north on Campbellsville Bypass, operated by Christopher Penoyer, 35, of Campbellsville. The motorcycle collided with the Nissan in the area of the driver’s door with its front end.

Ann Copass was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Taylor County Coroner. Christopher Penoyer was transported from the scene to the Taylor Regional Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Taylor County Coroner.

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