A Russell County man died following a moped accident in Laurel County last week.
The accident occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2025 around 4:20 a.m., two miles south of London, KY on U.S. 25. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, 58-year-old Thomas Williams of Russell Springs, KY was operating a southbound moped when he was rear-ended. Mr. Williams was transported to an area hospital where he died a short time later.
The driver of the auto who struck the moped fled the scene following the crash. He was later identified as Tyler Taperek, 28, of London, KY. Taperek was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident with a death and lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
