Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision On Meader Street In Taylor County

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky.  (March 10, 2025) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of Meader Street and Handley Avenue in Taylor County, located in the city limits of Campbellsville, on March 9, 2025, at 4:13 P.M. EST.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Howard Poling, 78, of Campbellsville, was traveling east on Handley Avenue in a 2003 Ford Expedition when he attempted to cross Meader Street to continue east on Coakley Street. Mr. Poling failed to see a moped traveling north on Meader Street, operated by Johnny Dickens, 55, of Campbellsville, colliding with it.

Johnny Dickens was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Taylor County Coroner. Howard Poling was not injured during the collision.

Howard Poling was arrested and charged with Vehicular Homicide, DUI 1st Offense (Aggravated Circumstances), Possession of an Open Alcohol Beverage Container in a Motor Vehicle and other traffic offenses. Mr. Poling was lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center.

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Campbellsville Police Department, Taylor County Sheriff’s Office, Campbellsville Fire Department and the Taylor County Coroner’s Office. Senior Trooper Dean Lunz is investigating the collision.

(Trooper Jonathan Houk – Kentucky State Police Post 15)