The Unthinkable Crash: A Life Lost to a Moment of ‘Zoning Out’

The grief surrounding the death of Kathleen Rebecca Lynn Leow, 68, is layered with agonizing, unspeakable tragedy. Kathleen lost her life in a horrific, head-on collision after the pickup truck she was riding in, driven by her own son, Justen Poulson, blew through a stop sign and slammed into a dump truck. Dash-cam footage confirmed the driver made no attempt to brake. The source of this devastating failure? Poulson’s own chilling admission: he “zoned out.” That single moment of distraction, compounded by a disregard for the law—driving since 2007 with a revoked license, and admitting to substance use—did not just end a journey; it ended Kathleen’s life. The heartbreak for this family and community is profound, marked by the shocking and criminal nature of this fatal incident.

Justice and The Weight of Personal Choices

The circumstances surrounding the crash elevate this tragedy from a mere accident to a criminal act. Justen Poulson now faces homicide charges and is held on a significant bond. While the legal process will determine the full measure of accountability, the community is left to grapple with the devastating consequences of repeated reckless choices. A revoked license, admitted substance use, and a fatal crash caused by “zoning out” underscore a dangerous level of negligence that led directly to the death of his mother. Kathleen Rebecca Lynn Leow was a passenger whose trust was brutally betrayed by the driver’s actions. The search for justice is now intertwined with the immense sorrow of a family torn apart by one person’s lethal choices.

The Unbearable Void: Remembering Kathleen

Beyond the shocking headlines and the criminal charges, we must remember Kathleen Rebecca Lynn Leow for the life she lived, not just the tragedy that ended it. At 68, she was a mother, friend, and a cherished member of her community whose life was cut short far too soon. Her death is an absolute and heartbreaking loss that reverberates through all who knew her. As her loved ones navigate this impossible grief—the pain of losing her, coupled with the trauma of the manner of her death—they deserve our community’s full, unwavering support. We pray for comfort for all who mourn Kathleen, hoping that her memory provides a source of light despite the darkness of this shattering tragedy.