Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Wreck in McLean County

CALHOUN, Ky. (July 9, 2025) Kentucky State Police Post 16 – Henderson received a call from McLean County Dispatch around 8:30p.m. CT of a one-vehicle collision on KY 81 near Wallace Lynn Road, north of Calhoun, Kentucky (McLean County).

Preliminary investigation reveals 18-year-old Leland Thompson of Calhoun, KY was traveling southbound on KY 81 in a 2003 Toyota Collora. The investigation determined, Thompson exited off the right shoulder of the road where he lost control, crossing both lanes striking an earthembankment and overturning.

Thompson and three juveniles were transported via ambulance to Owensboro Health Regional Hospital to be treated for their injuries. One 15-year-old juvenile was transported to Norton’s Children Hospital in Louisville where she later died from her injuries.

It’s unknow at this time if all participants were wearing their seatbelts; however, KSP troopers are currently reconstructing the collision. 

The investigation is on-going by the Kentucky State Police.

Kentucky State Police, McLean County Sheriff’s Office, Central and Calhoun Fire Departments and McLean County EMS assisted troopers at the scene.

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