Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision on Lone Valley Road in Taylor County

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.  (August 8, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of Lone Valley Road and Robin Road in Taylor County that occurred on August 8, 2025, at 7:48 A.M. EST.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Wesley Burton, 23, of Campbellsville, was traveling south on Lone Valley Road in a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado. Mr. Burton attempted to make a left turn onto Robin Road. Due to limited visibility created by a sharp curve at the intersection, Mr. Burton failed to see an oncoming 2024 Yamaha motorcycle, operated by James Austin, 32, of Campbellsville, traveling north. The vehicles collided in a head-on manner on Lone Valley Road.  

James Austin was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Taylor County Coroner. Wesley Burton was not injured during the collision. 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Campbellsville Police Department, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, Campbellsville Fire/EMS and the Taylor County Coroner’s Office. Detective Weston Sullivan is investigating the collision.

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