Woman killed in plane crash won her election in Kentucky just hours later

Woman killed in plane crash won her election in Kentucky just hours later Advertisement Updated: 4:45 PM EST Nov 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Matthew Keck Woman killed in plane crash won her election in Kentucky just hours later Updated: 4:45 PM EST Nov 6, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Matthew Keck The two people from Simpsonville, Kentucky, who were killed in a plane crash in Missouri Tuesday night have been identified. One of them was up for election in Shelby County and won the race just hours after dying. Advertisement The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the plane crashed just before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lake of the Ozarks. It happened shortly after taking off from Lee C. Fine Memorial Airport. John and Michelle Peterson, 52 and 51, were identified as the two victims. Michelle was running for Shelby County Board of Education District 1. She beat out Andrew Cline Tuesday night. Michelle Peterson campaign Sen. Aaron Reed (R-Shelbyville) released a statement mourning the loss of Michelle and John: UPS also shared its condolences, as John was a pilot for the company. "We are heartbroken by this tragic loss. Our deepest sympathies are with their family, loved ones and all those who knew them," UPS said in a statement. The Miller County Coroner's Office said so far, it has not found any suspicious circumstances surrounding their deaths, but the investigation is ongoing. The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are responsible for investigating the crash. Make WLWT a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Watch: Giant pandas make much-anticipated debut at Zoo Atlanta 19-year-old to become one of Massachusetts' youngest representatives in state history Dramatic video: Mother rescues man drowning 'We brought him home': A WWII soldier killed 82 years ago has finally been laid to rest