Kentucky State Police Investigates Fatal Collision On Sportsman Lake Road In Marion County

LEBANON, Ky.  (December 29, 2023) – On December 28, 2023 at approximately 9:39 A.M. EST, Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 15 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle injury collision on Sportsman Lake Road in the Calvary community of Marion County.

The preliminary investigation revealed that Emily Shuck, age 18 of Gravel Switch, was traveling west on Sportsman Lake Road in a 2005 Mazda 6 when she lost control of her vehicle and exited the right side of the roadway.  Upon leaving the roadway, Ms. Shuck collided with several trees near the edge of the road.

Ms. Shuck was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Marion County Coroner.  Two juvenile passengers were transported to Springview Hospital, one with serious injuries. 

KSP Post 15 Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Fire and EMS, Marion County Rescue Squad, and Marion County Coroner.  The collision remains under investigation by Senior Trooper Weston Sullivan.

(Trooper Jonathan Houk – Kentucky State Police Post 15)