Kentucky State Police Post 11 London Investigates Fatal Collision In McCreary County

PARKERS LAKE, KY – (June 5, 2025) On June 4, 2025, at approximately 1:37 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 London received a report of a three vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 27 in the Parker’s Lake community of McCreary County.

Preliminary investigation indicates that a 2024 Toyota Highlander, operated by Linda Moncrief, age 77 of Stearns, KY, was traveling northbound on US-27 when she is believed to have experienced a medical emergency. The Highlander crossed the centerline, grazing a 2005 Honda motorcycle traveling southbound and operated by Costello Wilson, age 82 of Pine Knot, Ky, with a juvenile passenger. Neither the operator nor the passenger sustained injuries.

Following this initial collision, the Highlander continued northbound in the southbound lane before entering the emergency lane. It then struck a yellow Honda ATV operated by Roger D. Stanton, age 74 of Parkers Lake, KY, who was in the emergency lane. Both the Highlander and ATV exited the roadway and came to rest in a wooded area.

Mrs. Linda Moncrief was pronounced deceased at the scene by the McCreary County Coroner. Her passenger, Lloyd Moncrief, age 55 of Stearns, Ky, was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Chandler B Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. Both occupants of the Highlander were wearing seat belts at the time of the incident.

Roger Stanton, the ATV operator, was also pronounced deceased at the scene. He was not wearing a helmet. Both deceased individuals were transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office, and autopsies are pending.

Detective Shane Bowling is continuing the investigation. He was assisted on scene by Kentucky State Police personnel, McCreary County EMS, McCreary County Coroner Office, and emergency personnel.

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