By Brennan Crain on Sep 25, 2026

Memorial service planned for Glasgow man killed in U.S. 31E crash

The community is invited to attend and honor Hernandez Cruz.

Martin Hernandez Cruz, 40, was killed in a two-vehicle crash Sept. 16 on U.S. 31E near Barren River Lake. A memorial service is planned for Sept. 26 at St. Helena Catholic Church in Glasgow. (Courtesy photo)

GLASGOW, Ky. — A memorial service is planned Saturday to honor a Glasgow man who was killed in a Sept. 16 car crash near Barren River Lake.

Martin Hernandez Cruz, 40, was killed and two others were injured in the two-vehicle crash on U.S. 31E, according to Kentucky State Police.

According to information provided by a close family friend, a Holy Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at St. Helena Catholic Church, 230 Cavalry Dr., in Glasgow.

Hernandez Cruz’s ashes will be present during the Mass as a symbol of his life, love and legacy, according to the memorial announcement.

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A gathering will follow the Mass in the church’s Parish Hall.

The community is invited to attend and honor Hernandez Cruz.