Deputy Luke Hughes tells WJRS News that a vehicle being
operated by 46-year-old Patrick Kimes of Russell Spring was traveling on Hale’s
Highway near the former Dunbar’s Western Store, shortly after 7:30 Friday
night, when his vehicle crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle being
operated by Anthony Shrum, also of Russell Springs. Kimes was arrested at the
scene by Deputy Hughes and charged with wanton endangerment, first-degree, a
felony; Driving under the influence, second offense; and driving on a license
suspended for previous DUI conviction. Kimes was lodged in the Russell County Detention
Center. Russell County EMS was called to the scene, but both Kimes and Shrum
refused treatment.
