Columbia Police responded to the 2-vehicle injury collision on Burkesville Street this afternoon. The accident occurred when a Chevy pickup, operated by 33-year-old Corey Tucker of Columbia, KY was traveling south and lost its left front wheel. As a result, the driver lost control and collided with an oncoming vehicle being driven by 44-year-old Kelly Wilson of Somerset, KY who was operating a Honda Ridgeline. Wilson's vehicle was struck on the left side resulting in entrapment. Kelly Wilson had to be extracated from the vehicle and was then transported to TJ Health Columbia for treatment. Traffic was diverted until both vehicles could be removed and the scene cleared.
Officer Drew Conn investigated the collision. He was assisted by multiple officers from the Columbia Police Department and Adair Sheriff’s Office. The Columbia Fire Department and Adair EMS also responded.
