A Lewisport woman died from injuries sustained when a vehicle struck her as
she attempted to cross U.S. Highway 60 by Jumpin' Jacks in Lewisport
Saturday night. According to a press release from the Kentucky State Police,
Stephanie W. Means, age 31, died after being struck by a westbound pickup
truck.

The release said Means attempted to cross U.S 60 from Jumpin' Jacks parking
lot, walking into the path of a westbound 2001 Ford Explorer driven by
58-year-old Donald Wilkins of Owensboro. The report said Wilkins attempted
to brake his vehicle, but could not avoid striking Means.

An ambulance from the Hancock County Emergency Medical Services transported
Means to Owensboro Medical Health System, where Deputy Coroner Darrell Day
pronounced her dead.

Means worked at Jumpin' Jacks and lived in Poplar Grove Apartments on state
Route 657, about one mile north of U.S. Highway 60. Means often walked to
and from work, but manager Steve Patel said she was not working that night.

She went to the store to purchase a few items.

"I was shocked when I heard the news," Patel said.

Patel called Means a hard-working, trustworthy employee.

"She was a good worker," Patel said. "She is going to be greatly missed."
Patel said he planned to send food to the family, probably pizzas, for the
next several days in an effort to help.

Means leaves behind three young children, Alexis "Lexie" Means, Dylan Means
and Stephen Van Winters.

- See obituary on page 3