EKB News

A Kentucky State Police trooper stationed at post 9 in Pikeville was killed in the line of duty last night as his cruiser was struck by another vehicle. 28 year old Jonathan Leonard was pronounced dead on the scene by the Pike County Coroner's Office shortlyy after the crash which occurred around 6:20 yesterday evening. The crash occurred in the South bound lane of US 119 in the Sidney area and had traffic backed up for several hours as crews from several agencies worked to clear the road as well as provide moral support to those who lost one of their own.
The driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash, 45 year old Eugene Sisco Jr. is currently receiving medical attention at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Kentucky State Police Commissioner Jack Adams will be laying a wreath at the Fallen Trooper memorial in Frankfort this afternoon in remembrance of Trooper Leonard. The commissioner has also directed agency personnel to wear black morning bands honor of the first trooper killed in the line of duty in 18 years.