MAYSVILLE, Ky. — Two people from Ewing died and a Maysville man was hospitalized after a head-on collision on KY 11 in Mason County Thursday evening, Kentucky State Police said.
What happened
State police reported the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. when an automobile driven by 81-year-old Roger Jolly of Maysville crossed the center line and struck a Honda CR-V occupied by William J. Szymanski, 80, and Kathlene M. Szymanski, 76, both of Ewing.
William and Kathlene Szymanski were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Kentucky State Police. Jolly was taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he remains hospitalized, state police said. The crash remains under investigation.
Local impact and response
The collision on a rural state highway that resulted in two fatalities highlights ongoing safety concerns for drivers on two-lane roads that lack medians. Mason County officials and first responders typically handle serious crashes along those corridors, and investigators from the Kentucky State Police are leading the probe into the cause and circumstances of Thursday’s wreck.
- Fatalities: William J. Szymanski, 80; Kathlene M. Szymanski, 76 (both of Ewing)
- Injured: Roger Jolly, 81, of Maysville — transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center
- Location: KY 11, Mason County
- Time: Approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Authorities have not released additional information about the specific location on KY 11, road or weather conditions at the time, or whether charges will be filed. The state police investigation will determine whether any contributing factors such as impairment, distraction, mechanical failure or medical emergency played a role.
Practical information for residents
Drivers who travel KY 11 and other two-lane routes in Mason County should exercise caution, follow posted speed limits and be alert for oncoming traffic. Anyone with information about the crash, or who may have witnessed it or recorded video, is encouraged to contact the Kentucky State Police tip line or the local post handling the investigation.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| County | Mason |
| Road | KY 11 |
| Time | About 6:30 p.m. Thursday |
| Victims | William J. Szymanski, 80; Kathlene M. Szymanski, 76 |
| Injured | Roger Jolly, 81 — hospitalized at University of Cincinnati Medical Center |
The Kentucky State Police are continuing their investigation. News Block will update this story when authorities release further details, including any safety advisories or road closures related to the crash.
