According to Pulaski County Sheriff Greg Speck, a Science Hill, Kentucky man was airlifted to UK Medical Center after an accident on Highway 461 on Thursday, April 5, 2018.
Deputy Danny Pevley responded to a 911 call of a two car injury accident near the intersection of Tommy Road and Highway 461 at approximately 4:45 PM yesterday. Upon arrival, Deputy Pevley found two automobiles involved in a rear end collision and one individual suffering injury from the accident.
According to Tamara Burton, age 50 of Broadhead, Kentucky; she was northbound on Highway 461 in a 2016 Nissan SUV. She became temporarily distracted and struck a 2005 Ford SUV that was stationary in the northbound lane preparing to make a turn. Dillon Meece, age 23 of Science Hill, Kentucky was operating the Ford SUV when it was struck in the rear.
Mr. Meece was treated at the scene by Pulaski EMS and was airlifted by Air Methods to UK Medical Center for treatment of his injuries.
Tamara Burton did not sustain injuries in the collision.
Deputy Pevley was assisted at the scene by Shopville -Stab Fire Department volunteers.
