Kentucky State Police investigate fatal crash

The motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed, according to police.
File photo of police lights.(MGN)
Published: Jun. 29, 2022 at 11:01 AM EDT

MONTICELLO, Ky. (WXIX) - Kentucky State Police investigate a fatal crash at the intersection in Wayne County shortly before 2 p.m. on June 28.

According to a Kentucky State Police report, the initial investigation indicates that a 2001 Yamaha motorcycle operated by Michael McClellan, 28, was traveling south on KY 90 at high speeds when he struck a 2006 Chevrolet Pickup operated by Delmar Brumely, 81, and the passenger Wendell Kelsay, 71.

Brumley and Kelsay were airlifted to UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington for life-threatening injuries, according to the police report.

McClellan sustained fatal injuries om the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to the Wayne County Coroner’s office.

The investigation is being conducted by KSP Trooper Dackery Larkey.

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