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Washington County injury accident involves 3 vehicles

Starts with evasive maneuver to avoid hitting vehicle stopped for turn

By TFC Billy Gregory

(Springfield, KY.) - Tpr. Boston Hensley is investigating a collision that occurred at 7:03pmET, on Bardstown Road, 6 miles west of Springfield. 18-year-old Preston Powell, of Lebanon, was eastbound on Bardstown Road, operating a 2014 Chrysler when he sideswiped a westbound 2012 Dodge. The Dodge was driven by 66-year-old Margaret Alford, of Bardstown.

Powell struck the Chrysler as he was making an evasive maneuver to avoid striking a 2010 Chevy operated by Sarah Avritt, of Lebanon. Avritt was stopped in the eastbound lane waiting for an eastbound vehicle in front of her to make a right turn. Powell struck the Dodge and then struck the Chevy.

All drivers and one passenger in the Avritt vehicle, 19-year-old Lauren Avritt, of Lebanon, were wearing seatbelts. Powell was transported by EMS to Springview Hospital where he was treated and released. Sarah Avritt was transported by private vehicle to Springview Hospital where she was treated and released. -TFC BIlly Gregoy, Public Affairs Officer, Kentucky State Police Post 15, Columbia, KY.




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