Kings County, CA – On the afternoon of Friday, June 5, 2026, a head-on collision resulted in the deaths of Kenny Conley, 65, and Leslie Conley, 65, and left the driver of the other vehicle hospitalized with major injuries, according to ABC30.
The California Highway Patrol reports that the accident took place just before 5:00 PM on State Route 43, just south of Lansing Avenue, near Hanford.
Authorities said Kenny and Leslie Conley were riding a 2017 Harley-Davidson northbound on State Route 43 when the driver of a 2014 Ram 1500 traveling southbound crossed into the northbound lane and collided with the motorcycle head-on.
Kenny Conley was pronounced dead at the scene. Leslie Conley was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. The driver of the Ram was found pinned inside the vehicle and required extrication, sustaining major injuries.
Both the Dodge Ram and the motorcycle sustained major front-end damage and were designated as evidence vehicles.
Investigators have not determined whether alcohol or drugs were contributing factors in the collision. The investigation remains ongoing.
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