A routine drive along Highland Lick Road turned fatal Thursday afternoon when a 74-year-old driver hit a pedestrian attempting to cross the street. Slyvia Greer was behind the wheel heading west when her car struck local resident Shirley Ethridge.
The crash happened right around 1 p.m. outside 314 Highland Lick Road in Logan County. Emergency dispatchers received urgent calls reporting a pedestrian down and sent multiple units to the area.

First responders found 69-year-old Ethridge on the road with critical injuries. The Logan County Coroner’s Office pronounced her dead at the scene shortly after arriving.
The Logan County Sheriff’s Office took charge of the investigation at the crash site. Teams from the Russellville Police Department, Logan County EMS, and the Russellville City Fire Department all assisted with traffic control and initial evidence collection.
Officers spent the afternoon inspecting the road surface, taking measurements around the vehicle, and checking visibility near the 300 block. Investigators are actively assessing all contributing factors that led up to the impact.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains active and ongoing. No citations or criminal charges have been announced against Greer as deputies gather additional details.
The fatal accident highlights the dangers facing pedestrians on rural Logan County roads where foot traffic meets two-lane vehicular traffic. Local authorities continue asking motorists to stay vigilant when driving through residential stretches.



