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Russell Co., KY, collision results in injuries; 1 driver charged

One driver flown to UK hospital; driver of fleeing vehicle treated and released at Russell County Hospital: now faces multiple charges

By Tpr. Billy Gregory, Public Affairs Officer,Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY

RUSSELL COUNTY, KY - A two vehicle collision occurred at 6:55pmCT, Sunday, May 3, 2009, two miles South of Jamestown on US 127.

A 1999 Chevrolet, operated by Ricky D Lawless, Age 33, Jamestown, KY, not belted, was traveling northbound on US 127, while being pursued by the Russell County Sheriffs Department for failure to stop at a stop sign.



Lawless lost control of his vehicle, entered into the Southbound lane and struck a 1998 Ford Pickup operated by Matt Jones, age 42, Jamestown, not belted. Both drivers were transported to the Russell County Hospital.

Lawless was treated and released and was charged with DUI 2nd, Fleeing and Evading 1st, Wanton Endangerment 1st.

All charges are being handled by the Russell County Sheriff's Department.

Jones was transported to University of Kentucky hospital for injuries sustained in the collision.

Trooper John Barnett, U/295, Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, is investigating thr collision.

Story courtesy Trooper William Gregory, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, 1118 Jamestown ST, (at Exit 49, Louie B. Nunn Parkway), Columbia, KY. Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY, covers the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington. Thanks also to Dispatcher Mark S. Coker.


This story was posted on 2009-05-04 01:15:22
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