Heartbreak in Calloway County After Fatal Crash Claims Lives of Amanda Laster and Son Brayden

 Family friends and members of the Murray Kentucky community are mourning the devastating loss of Amanda Laster, 37, and her 16 year old son Brayden Laster, who were killed in a tragic two vehicle crash in Calloway County on Thursday evening leaving loved ones grappling with shock grief and an overwhelming sense of disbelief

According to the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office the collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. on June 4, 2026 at the intersection of Highway 80 and Brinn Road Investigators say Amanda Laster was driving a 2010 Ford Fusion and attempted to cross Highway 80 from Brinn Road when her vehicle entered the path of an eastbound 2018 GMC Sierra pulling a loaded horse trailer resulting in a violent impact in the intersection

Emergency responders arrived quickly and found both Amanda Laster and her son Brayden seated in the front passenger area of the vehicle unresponsive despite immediate efforts both were pronounced dead at the scene by the Calloway County Coroner The suddenness of the crash has left first responders and witnesses shaken as they worked the scene and assisted surviving occupants

A 12 year old girl who was also inside the vehicle survived the crash but sustained serious injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment Officials confirmed the driver of the GMC Sierra was not injured and remained at the scene cooperating with investigators as they began examining the circumstances that led to the fatal collision

Family and friends describe Amanda as a devoted mother whose life revolved around her children and home while Brayden is being remembered as a bright and promising teenager whose presence brought joy to those around him Their deaths together have created a profound emotional impact on the community where both were known and loved by many

As news of the tragedy spread throughout Murray and surrounding areas an outpouring of support followed with neighbors classmates and extended family members sharing condolences prayers and messages of comfort while rallying around the surviving child and other relatives affected by the loss

Authorities continue to investigate the crash focusing on roadway conditions vehicle movement and the sequence of events leading up to the impact No further official conclusions have been released at this time as the investigation remains ongoing in Calloway County

As the community mourns Amanda and Brayden Laster they are being remembered not only for the circumstances of their passing but for the love they shared and the lives they lived Their memory now lives on in the hearts of those who knew them and in a community that continues to stand together through grief and healing