An 18-year-old is found dead by a motorist. In the early morning hours of May 28, 1983, the quiet of LaRue County, Kentucky, was broken by a grim discovery. Boyd Lee McNear, an 18-year-old, was found deceased by a motorist at approximately 2:30 A.M. His body was located along KY 84 in the Howardstown area.
Authorities believe that McNear was walking along the roadway when he was struck by a passing vehicle. The impact resulted in fatal injuries, and the driver responsible did not remain at the scene.
The case was investigated as a hit-and-run, a tragic end to a young life.
Despite the passage of time, information regarding the death of Boyd Lee McNear remains limited. There have been no publicly announced arrests in connection with the incident, and no suspects have been officially named. The circumstances surrounding his final moments and the identity of the person who struck him continue to be an unresolved chapter in the community's history.
