Indiana Man and Child Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident in Kentucky
By Accident.NEWS
Publish Date: August 1, 2023
Maldonado and the child were pronounced dead, second juvenile passenger injured, driver of the other vehicle sustained minor injuries
A tragic accident in Marion County, Kentucky claimed the lives of an Indiana man and a young passenger on Monday afternoon. The collision occurred around 1 p.m. on July 31st on State Road 2154 near Lebanon.
According to a spokesperson from the Kentucky State Police, preliminary investigations suggest that a SUV driven by 41-year-old Johnathan Maldonado veered into the path of a truck at Saint Rose Road. The impact resulted in fatal injuries for both Maldonado and a child who was riding with him.
Emergency services rushed Maldonado and the child to a nearby hospital, but unfortunately they were pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Another juvenile passenger in Maldonado's vehicle sustained serious injuries and was also transported to the hospital for treatment.
The driver of the other vehicle involved in the accident suffered only minor injuries, as reported by police authorities.
While it has been confirmed that Maldonado is from Indiana, no further details about his identity or residence have been provided at this time.
Kentucky State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the crash to determine its cause and any contributing factors.
Our thoughts go out to all those affected by this devastating incident as they mourn their loved ones' untimely loss.
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Tags: Fatality, Investigation, Indianapolis, Accident, Kentucky, Collision, Fatal, Tragedy, Marion County
Incident at a Glance
- Parties Involved:
- Johnathan Maldonado
- Vehicles:
- SUV, truck
- Fatality:
- YES
- State:
- Kentucky
- City:
- Marion County
- Location:
- State Road 2154 near Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky
- Date of Incident:
- 2023-07-31
- Time of Incident:
- 1 p.m.
State Road 2154 near Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky
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