A London man has died following a fatal two-vehicle collision that happened Wednesday afternoon. At approximately 1:00 PM, Kentucky State Police Post 11 London responded to a report of the collision near 900 North Laurel Road in Laurel County.
Investigators say a moped and its operator, 74-year-old Ronald Begley, was lying injured in the roadway. The second vehicle involved, a small SUV, was operated by 67-year-old Darlene Maggard of McKee.
The preliminary investigation has indicated that both vehicles were traveling northbound on North Laurel Road. The SUV was stopped in the roadway, waiting to make a left-hand turn, when the moped approached from behind and failed to stop, colliding with the rear of the SUV.
Begley, who police say was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision, was transported by Ambulance Incorporated of Laurel County to St. Joseph Hospital in London, where he was pronounced deceased by the Laurel County Coroner.
No other injuries were reported. Alcohol or drugs are not suspected to be factors in this incident. The next of kin has been notified.
Detective Shane Bowling is continuing the investigation he was assisted by Post 11 personnel Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, Laurel County Coroner Office, and other emergency personnel.
