Jesse Speed and Tod Dahlberg Obituary—Car Accident: Two Benton Men Killed in McCracken County Crash
MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY — The community is mourning the reported deaths of Jesse Speed, 37, and Tod Dahlberg, 57, both of Benton, following a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Oaks Road and Lydon Road on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026.
According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, emergency responders arrived at approximately 7:34 a.m. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene, while another driver was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The crash has left loved ones grieving two lives lost in a sudden roadway tragedy.
Details of the three-vehicle collision
Investigators reported that Jesse Speed was traveling eastbound on Lydon Road in a 2021 Jeep Compass when his vehicle collided broadside with a southbound Nissan Maxima driven by 27-year-old Ethan Townsend of Mayfield.
A second collision occurred when a northbound 2025 Ram 1500, operated by Tod Dahlberg, struck the Jeep.
The impact proved fatal for both Speed and Dahlberg, who were pronounced deceased at the scene. Townsend was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-incapacitating.
Authorities have not provided further details here about any additional contributing factors. The reported sequence of events remains subject to the findings of the investigation.
Investigation into the fatal crash
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office is the source of the preliminary information about the collision. Investigators will work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the crash.
As the investigation continues, further details may become available through official updates. Until then, the account of the collision should remain attributed to authorities.
Remembering Jesse Speed and Tod Dahlberg
Behind the details of the crash were two individuals whose lives mattered to their families, friends, and community. Their deaths have left loved ones facing the difficult task of grieving and coming to terms with a sudden loss.
At 37, Jesse Speed had many years of life ahead of him. Tod Dahlberg, 57, also leaves behind a lifetime of experiences and memories shared with those who knew him.
For the people closest to them, the loss of both men is deeply painful. Their memories and the moments they shared with others remain meaningful as loved ones navigate this difficult time.
Our thoughts and condolences are with the families, friends, and everyone affected by the collision.
May Jesse Speed and Tod Dahlberg be remembered with dignity and compassion, and may their loved ones find strength and comfort in the days ahead.
