Kentucky State Police Investigating Fatal Collision in Laurel County

LONDON, KY — (June 5, 2025) On June 4, 2025, at approximately 1:00 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 London responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury collision near 900 North Laurel Road in Laurel County.

Preliminary investigation determined a 2024 Taotao moped and its operator, identified as Ronald Begley, age 74, of London, Ky. was lying injured in the roadway. The second vehicle involved, a 2024 Chevrolet Trax, was operated by Darlene Maggard, age 67, of McKee, Ky.

It was determined that both vehicles were traveling northbound on North Laurel Road. The Chevrolet Trax was stopped in the roadway, waiting to make a left-hand turn, when the moped approached from behind and failed to stop, colliding with the rear of the Chevrolet.

Mr. Begley, who was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, was transported by Ambulance Incorporated of Laurel County to St. Joseph Hospital in London, where he was pronounced deceased by the Laurel County Coroner.

No other injuries were reported. Alcohol or drugs are not suspected to be factors in this incident. The next of kin has been notified.

Detective Shane Bowling is continuing the investigation he was assisted by Post 11 personnel Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, Laurel County Coroner Office, and other emergency personnel.

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