A 2-vehicle injury accident occurred this morning (Wednesday) at 9:16amCT on Hwy 1058 in Russell County, KY near the old Union Chapel School. 38-year-old Joey Dykes was traveling south on Hwy 1058 operating a 2000 Ford F-150 pickup. Mickey Garner, age 61, a Russell County Magistrate) was also headed south, operating a farm tractor. Mr. Dykes stated he didn’t see Garner due to a distraction and struck the tractor.
Garner was flown from the scene by Helicopter. Dykes was not injured.
The accident is under investigation by Russell Co. Deputy Nathan Ginn, who was assisted at the scene by the South Russell Fire Dept and R.C. EMS.
