A deadly two vehicle head on collision occurred early Friday morning March 6, 2026 on Lebanon Road also known as Kentucky Route 34 near the intersection with Alum Springs Road in the Parksville community of Boyle County Kentucky. Kentucky State Police Post 7 responded just before 7:15 a.m. to the rural stretch of roadway that connects local farms and homes in this central Kentucky county where traffic remains light during early morning hours.
The initial investigation determined that a 2018 Cadillac SRX driven westbound by 41-year-old Frankie Simpson of Parksville crossed the center line and entered the eastbound lane colliding directly with an oncoming 2015 Toyota Highlander. The force of the impact caused significant damage to both vehicles prompting immediate closure of the roadway from Parksville Knob Road to Alum Springs Road while crews worked at the scene.
Simpson was transported by Boyle County EMS to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased by Boyle County Coroner Eric Guerrant. The 44-year-old driver of the Toyota Highlander identified as Aric Mlejnek of Nicholasville sustained non life threatening injuries and received treatment at the same hospital. The rapid response by first responders including Boyle County Fire Department and Sheriff’s Office personnel helped stabilize the situation and document the crash dynamics on the two lane highway.
Kentucky State Police have assigned Detective Tyler Holt to lead the reconstruction of the collision with assistance from multiple local agencies. No charges have been filed at this stage as the probe examines all contributing factors including road conditions vehicle speeds and any possible mechanical issues that may have played a role in Simpson crossing the center line. Authorities have stressed that the incident remains under active review with no preliminary determination of fault released to the public.
The crash has drawn attention in Boyle County where residents rely on Lebanon Road for daily commutes and farm access highlighting the risks of two lane rural highways during early morning travel. Community members have expressed concern over visibility and driver awareness in the area near Alum Springs Road where such head on impacts can occur suddenly. The involvement of vehicles from Parksville and Nicholasville underscores how the roadway serves a broader regional population in central Kentucky.
Anyone with information about the March 6 crash is encouraged to contact Kentucky State Police Post 7 or submit tips through local authorities as the investigation continues. Boyle County officials have reminded drivers to exercise caution on Lebanon Road and similar routes emphasizing the importance of staying in designated lanes especially during low light conditions. As the community processes the loss of a Parksville resident the focus remains on thorough review of the facts surrounding the fatal collision at this key intersection in Boyle County.