Laurel County Crash: Landon Mullins, Duke Weddle and Elijah Hammons Killed in Somerset Road Accident

Three teenagers, Landon Mullins, Duke Weddle, and Elijah Hammons, were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Somerset Road in Laurel County, Kentucky, late Saturday night, September 26, 2026. Their deaths have left families, friends, and members of the London-area community grieving an unexpected loss.

According to Laurel County officials, the collision occurred shortly before 11:10 p.m. on KY 1956, also known as Somerset Road, within the western city limits of London.

Authorities reported that a silver 2021 Mercedes was traveling eastbound when it entered a sharp right-hand curve, lost control, left the roadway, and overturned.

Three Teenagers Identified as Crash Victims

The Laurel County Coroner’s Office identified the three people who died in the crash as Landon Mullins, 17, of Mount Vernon; Duke Weddle, 18, of London; and Elijah Hammons, 18, also of London.

Mullins and Weddle were pronounced dead at the scene. Hammons was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The loss of three young lives in one collision has brought profound sadness to their families and those who knew them. Further details about their personal lives, family members, and community activities have not been included in the information provided.

Fourth Passenger Critically Injured

A fourth occupant of the vehicle, identified as Joseph Cope, 20, of Lexington, sustained serious injuries in the crash.

According to the latest reports provided, Cope was airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center and remained in critical condition.

The circumstances of his recovery have not been further detailed.

Emergency Crews Respond to Somerset Road Collision

Multiple agencies responded to the crash, including the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, London City Police Department, Laurel County Coroner’s Office, Laurel County EMS, and London City Fire and Rescue.

Three accident reconstructionists with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office are assisting with the investigation as authorities work to establish the sequence of events leading to the collision.

Investigation Into the Laurel County Crash Continues

Authorities have not announced a definitive cause of the crash. While investigators reported that the vehicle entered a sharp curve before losing control and overturning, it remains unclear whether speed, impairment, road conditions, or another factor contributed to the collision.

No additional information about possible charges or other contributing circumstances had been announced in the reports provided. The investigation remains ongoing.

Community Mourns Landon Mullins, Duke Weddle and Elijah Hammons

The deaths of Landon Mullins, Duke Weddle, and Elijah Hammons have left their families, friends, and the wider community coping with the loss of three young people.

Information about their individual lives, family tributes, funeral arrangements, and memorial services had not been publicly provided in the material available for this article. Further details may be shared by their families at a later time.

As the investigation continues, condolences go out to the families and loved ones of all three teenagers. The community is also hoping for the recovery of the surviving passenger, Joseph Cope, as those affected by the crash face the difficult days ahead.