BURKESVILLE, KY (August 29, 2025) – On Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9:39pmCT, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle injury collision on KY 485 (Sulphur Creek Road) in Cumberland County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Ronald Huser, 66, of Lebanon, Indiana was traveling on KY 485 near the Sulpher Creek Marina parking lot entrance in a 2014 Ram 2500. Mr. Huser lost control of his vehicle and exited the right side of the roadway. The vehicle then traveled over a steep embankment, striking a tree.
A passenger in Huser’s vehicle, Douglas Johnson, 65, of Lebanon, Indiana was transported from the scene to Cumberland County Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. Mr. Johnson was pronounced deceased at the hospital by the Cumberland County Coroner. Another passenger, Mallory Larson, 38, of Lebanon, Indiana was transported to the Cumberland County Hospital and later flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with serious injuries. Mr. Huser refused medical treatment at the scene.
Ronald Huser was arrested and charged with DUI 1st offense, Vehicular Homicide When Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Assault 1st degree. Mr. Huser was lodged in the Adair County Detention Center.
KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office, Burkesville Police Department, Cumberland County Fire and EMS, and the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office. Senior Trooper Trevor High is investigating the collision.
