Calloway County collision claims two lives

A collision in Calloway County claimed two lives on Thursday.

Calloway County deputies responded to the two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 80 and Brinn Road.

Their invesigation indicated that a car operated by 37-year-old Amanda Laster of Murray was stopped in the median to make a turn. Investigators believe Laster failed to see an oncoming pickup pulling a loaded horse trailer, driven by 39-year-old Trent Pendel of Fancy Farm traveling on Highway 80.

As Laster entered the roadway, her vehicle was struck by the pickup. Laster and her 16-year-old son, were pronounced deceased at the scene by the Calloway County Coroner.

A 12-year-old female passenger seated in the rear of the vehicle, was extricated by Calloway County Fire and Rescue, and transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Pendel reported no injuries.