Mayfield, Ky.– On December 19, 2019, Kentucky State Police received a call regarding Amanda L. Belcher, 27, of Hickory, Kentucky, who had not been seen since the previous morning. Trooper Justin Fox took a missing persons report and began an investigation.
Trooper Fox conducted a welfare check at Belcher’s residence, but had negative contact. A ping of Belcher’s cell phone led him to the area of State Route 849 and J.T. Rives Road near Lowes. Upon arrival to that area, Trooper Fox observed roadway evidence indicating a possible collision had occurred. Trooper Fox located a 2006 white Honda Accord, overturned, in a creek bed.
Trooper Fox discovered Belcher inside the cab of the vehicle, deceased. Preliminary investigation shows Belcher was traveling on State Route 849 when her vehicle left the roadway, struck a tree and a concrete culvert, then overturned and came to rest in a creek bed.
The collision is being investigated by Trooper Fox.