Mason May of Lebanon Dies in Violent Head-On Crash on KY 49, Leaving Community in Shock and Grief
Mason May, 21, of Lebanon dies in head-on collision on KY 49 (Bradfordville Road) as Kentucky State Police investigate fatal crash involving alleged i
A devastating crash on KY 49 (Bradfordville Road) has left the Lebanon community in deep mourning after 21-year-old Mason May lost his life in a violent head-on collision Friday evening, a tragedy that unfolded on a rural stretch of roadway and has since left family, friends, and residents searching for answers and comfort.
According to Kentucky State Police Post 15, the crash occurred when a 2014 Ford F-150 driven by Jacob Buckingham, 35, of Bradfordville, attempted to pass another vehicle in a designated no-passing zone. During the maneuver, the truck collided head-on with a 2011 Honda Civic driven by Mason May, resulting in a catastrophic impact.
Emergency crews rushed to the scene shortly after the crash was reported, but despite their rapid response, the Marion County Coroner confirmed that Mason May was pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of his injuries, marking a sudden and heartbreaking end to a young life.
The driver of the Ford F-150 was transported to Spring View Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries. Authorities have stated that the investigation remains ongoing as troopers work to reconstruct the sequence of events leading up to the fatal collision.
Multiple agencies assisted at the scene, including the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Marion County Fire/EMS, the Lebanon Fire Department, and the Marion County Coroner’s Office, all working together to secure the area, assist victims, and begin the investigative process.
What began as an ordinary drive along a quiet rural road quickly turned into a scene of devastation, leaving behind wreckage that reflects the sudden and irreversible impact of a single moment of roadway miscalculation.
As news of Mason May’s death spread, the Lebanon community began to grieve the loss of a young man whose future was cut tragically short. Friends and loved ones are now holding onto memories and reflecting on the life he lived and the connections he built.
As investigators continue their work to determine the full circumstances of the crash, the community is left mourning Mason May, remembering him not for the way he died, but for the life he lived, and the lasting impact he leaves behind.