KSP Investigates Fatal Collision in Lebanon

Lebanon, KY (March 23, 2020) -Trooper Weston Sullivan is investigating a collision that occurred on March 22nd, 2020 at approximately 8:00 AM EST, 7 miles south of Lebanon on KY 1157. Preliminary investigations indicate that 21 year old Joshua Thomas of Lebanon was operating a 2011 Dodge pickup north bound on KY 1157, when he failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway and overturned coming to final rest in a creek. Thomas and 21 year old Andrew Mays, who was a front seat passenger, were not belted and were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner. 20 year old Bryce Thompson, was belted and transported to Springview hospital by EMS where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. 21 year old Jakie Mays Jr. was not belted and was also transported to Springview hospital by private vehicle and treated for non-life threatening injuries. Tpr. Sullivan was assisted at the scene by other Kentucky State Police personnel, Marion County EMS and the Marion County Coroner’s office.

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