Collision on I-24 send one to the Hospital

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.