One person was taken to the hospital following a motorcycle accident on KY 619 this morning (Friday).
Acccording to Russell County Sheriff Derek Polston, the accident occurred at 10:40amCT near Stephens Pipe & Steel. Josh Wheeler was operating a 1996 Honda motorcycle traveling north on KY 619 when a car pulled out in front of him. Wheeler chose to lay the motorcycle down in order to avoid the collision. He was transported to Russell County Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
The accident is being investigated by Russell County Deputy Dustin Bunch and Constable Richard Wooldridge. Assisting at the scene were Russell Co. EMS and the Russell Springs Fire Dept.
