On Sunday, July 1, 2018, the Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle accident on Knifley Road. A preliminary investigation determined that Samuel Langham, age 25 of Knifley, KY was operating a 2007 Jeep Commander south bound on Knifley Road. Langham lost control of his vehicle in a curve at the junction of Holmes Bend Road and Knifley Road, and overturned several times before coming to rest on his side. Langham was transported to TJ Health Columbia for injuries sustained.
Deputy Derek Padgett was assisted by Adair County Constable Jason Rector.