Sheriff Greg Speck reports that deputies responded to a one vehicle injury accident at 11:57 PM on Monday June 18, 2018 approximately 8.4 miles west of Somerset, Kentucky.
Deputy Marcus Harrison arrived on the scene of the accident on the Cumberland Parkway just east of the Nancy exit to find a single victim of the one vehicle accident. The semi-tractor and trailer involved in the accident was on its side in the median.
According to the statement of the driver, Charles Sutherland of Saltillo, Mississippi, he became distracted by his dog and left the roadway. The truck over turned on to its side and came to rest in the median. Mr. Sutherland was transporting a load of onions.
EMS personnel treated the victim at the scene for facial lacerations and arm injuries. He was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for further treatment. The dog did not sustain injuries in the accident.
Deputy Harrison was assisted at the scene by Sergeant Richard Smith and Deputy Steven Alexander of the Sheriff's Office. Nancy Fire Department volunteers and personnel of the Pulaski County Special Response Team were also on the scene.
