Betty Veach dies in fatal Whitley County fall

Betty Veach dies in fatal Whitley County fall
Fatal Whitley County fall death of Betty Veach – Obituary

Betty Veach, 72, of Whitley County, died after suffering a head injury from a fall on ice near train tracks close to her home.

While initial reports from Governor Andy Beshear attributed her death to hypothermia during a winter storm, family members clarified that Veach’s fatal injuries occurred after she wandered from her home and slipped. Responders quickly reached her and worked to keep her warm before transporting her to Corbin Baptist Hospital, where doctors informed the family that her injuries were critical. Authorities continue to review the circumstances surrounding the incident.