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Teenager Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver on US 421 in Madison County, Kentucky

FATAL Collision 600

RICHMOND, KY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of an injury collision Wednesday, June 2, 2021 around 4:30 a.m. on Battlefield Memorial Highway (US 421).

Deputies arrived on the scene and located one victim as a result of the collision.

The initial investigation indicates Thomas Boshears was traveling south on a motorbike when the bike became disabled. Boshears stopped to work on the mechanical issues when he was struck by an unknown vehicle traveling south. The unknown vehicle continued south bound failing to stop.

Thomas Boshears, 19 years old of Berea was pronounced dead at the scene by Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison.

The collision remains under investigation by Madison County Sheriff Deputy Adam Quiles. Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the Madison County Sheriff’s Office at 859-623-1511 or by contacting Madison County 911 at 859-624-4776.

Madison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by:

  • Madison County EMS
  • The Kentucky State Police
  • Madison County Coroner’s Office
  • Red Lick Fire Department

 

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