According to Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman, the accident
occurred on Monday, January 20th just before 10:00 am about 7 miles
west of Columbia on KY 80.
Preliminary investigation shows that 18-year-old James
Kelsay of Columbia was operating a 1990 Dodge truck westbound on Edmonton Road,
when he crossed the centerline, striking a 2013 Honda SUV being operated by
70-year-old Diane Haynes of Columbia. Haynes vehicle then left the roadway and
struck an earth embankment.
Both Kelsay and Haynes were treated on scene by Adair EMS
and then transported to TJ Health Columbia.
Adair County Deputy Chandler Staten is investigating the
accident.