On Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 2:44pmCT, Adair County 911 received a call of a multiple vehicle collision 6 miles north of Columbia on KY55 north.
The preliminary investigation showed that a 2012 Kia Soul, operated by Joe Grider of Columbia, passed a 2005 Chrysler van that was being operated by Deshawn Crowdus of Columbia. The 2005 Chrysler van then rear-ended the 2012 Kia Soul.
Two juvenile passengers in the vehicle, being operated by Deahawn Crowdus, were treated on scene by Adair EMS and transported to TJ Health Columbia for additional treatment.