ALBANY, Ky. (January 6, 2023) – On January 5, 2023 at approximately 11:43 A.M. CST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of US 127 and KY 90 in Clinton County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Lena Dickerson, age 89 of Albany, was stopped at the intersection of US 127 and KY 90 in a 2005 Buick Lacrosse when she pulled into the path of a 1999 Mack log truck traveling west on KY 90. The Mack truck was being operated by Herbert Stevens, age 65 of Whitley City. Mr. Stevens attempted to avoid the collision but was unable to do so and collided with Ms. Dickerson’s vehicle.
Ms. Dickerson was transported to the Clinton County Hospital where she later succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Clinton County Coroner. Mr. Stevens was not injured during the collision.
KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Clinton County Sheriff's Office, Clinton County Fire and EMS, Clinton County Rescue Squad, and Clinton County Coroner. The collision remains under investigation by Senior Trooper Weston Sullivan.
