Basic Facts
Crash date: June 18, 2026
Crash location: U.S. Route 23 in Lowmansville, KY
People involved:
- Kaitlyn Delong, 20
- Johnathan Haney, 22
- Unidentified truck driver
Do authorities suspect alcohol played a role in this crash? Unknown
Did authorities recommend criminal charges? Unknown
Do authorities suspect a product defect caused the crash? Unknown
Accident Report
Lowmansville, KY — June 18, 2026, Kaitlyn Delong was killed and Johnathan Haney was injured in a truck accident at about 7:30 a.m. on U.S. Route 23.
Authorities said a southbound Kia Sorrento and a northbound semi-truck collided.
Kia passenger Kaitlyn Delong, 20, of Lovely was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, according to authorities, while driver Johnathan Haney, 22, of Staffordsville was hospitalized with critical injuries.
The truck driver was not hurt, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Lawrence County crash at this time.
How Did This Accident Occur?
The first thing that authorities must do after this crash is figure out which vehicle left its lane. That shouldn’t be too hard to do once investigators review physical evidence, witness statements, data from the vehicles and any available video footage. Those sources should offer clues as to why this accident happened.
Maybe one driver was distracted. Engine data will show steering inputs, while cell phone records could show if a driver was texting or interacting with an app.
Maybe one vehicle swerved to avoid an object in the road. Video or witness statements could indicate as much.
Maybe a mechanical issue contributed to this crash. Proving this likely would take an in-depth inspection by a qualified expert.
A thorough investigation should yield clear answers about what happened on U.S. 23.
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