07/31/2024
Around 1208 hours today, Deputies from McCracken County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a collision with injuries at the 15.5 mile marker of I-24 Eastbound.
Through Investigation it was revealed Owen MaCleod (63 years old) of Hubbard, Ohio was operating a 2021 Kenworth Semit Truck in the right lane of Eastbound on I-24.
Jessica Minter (40 years old) of Benton, KY was operating a 2019 GMC Acadia in the right-hand lane of Eastbound I-24.
MaCleod had just got underway traveling the interstate after stopping on the shoulder to check the load he was hauling. Minter came upon MaCleod and was unable to avoid a collision.
MaCleod had no injuries reported. Minter was taken to a local hospital for non-incapacitating injuries.
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Reidland-Farley Fire Department, Mercy Regional EMS and Stovesand’s Towing.