Kentucky teenager dies after falling out of a moving pickup truck, state police say
An 18-year-old man died Sunday after he fell out of a moving vehicle in Harrison County, according to Kentucky State Police.
The incident happened early Saturday morning on U.S. 27 near Northside Drive in Cynthiana. KSP said Jayden Beamon fell out of a moving pickup truck being driven by another 18-year-old.
Beamon was transported to University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, where he later died, according to KSP.
KSP trooper David Jones said it’s undetermined whether or not the driver could face charges in connection to the incident. An investigation was ongoing.
A GoFundMe page was setup to raise money for funeral and medical expenses. The page was created by Beamon’s niece, Emily Claypool. She said the family was shocked and saddened by Beamon’s death.
“If you knew Jayden, you’d know how much he touched the lives of everyone around him,” Claypool wrote in the page’s profile. She said it was “now our turn to give back and help” the family.
More than $700 has been raised since the page’s creation. The goal is to raise $12,000.
Several others took to social media to share their grief about the news of Beamon’s death.
“So many things I could say. So many stories I could share,” said Cheyene Jackson in a Facebook post. “But I’ll leave it with something simple. Fly high Jayden Beamon everyone loves you & you’ll never be forgotten!”
Linda Clouse, one of Beamon’s cousins, said his family loved him and will miss him.
“From the day you were born you’ve always been the most sweetest loving person that would do anything for anyone especially your family,” Clouse wrote in a Facebook post.
Kristi Perkins posted to social media to say she is making stickers to honor Beamon. Each sticker costs 10 cents and can be made in different colors.
Proceeds from the stickers will go to Beamon’s family.
This story was originally published September 12, 2023 at 7:07 AM.
