One killed, one injured in U.S. 23 crash

Posted by Ralph Davis on June 19, 2026, 9:54 am in Breaking News, Local News, fatal crash, Kentucky, Kentucky State Police, Lawrence County, LOWMANSVILLE

LOWMANSVILLE, Ky. — One person was killed and another critically injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on U.S. 23 in Lawrence County.

According to Kentucky State Police, troopers from Post 14 responded to the collision around 7:35 a.m. at Lowmansville.

Investigators say a 2012 Kia Sorento driven by Johnathan Haney, 22, was traveling south on U.S. 23 when it crossed the median into the northbound lanes and collided with a 2005 Volvo semi tractor-trailer.

A passenger in the Kia, Kaitlyn Delong, 20, of Lovely, was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene by the Lawrence County Coroner.

Haney was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.

The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured.

A Kentucky State Police accident reconstructionist responded to assist with the investigation, which remains ongoing.

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Middle Creek Battlefield now offers audio tour

Posted by Robin Tillman on June 18, 2026, 2:00 pm in Features, Local News, battlefield, Civil War, floyd county, Kentucky, Middle Creek, prestonsburg, trail, walking tour

Audio tour makes history more accessible.

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