According to Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman, the accident occurred on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 1:30pmCT. Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch was dispatched to the collision on KY 80 East.
The preliminary investigation shows that 42-year-old Mechelle McFarland of Russell Springs, KY was traveling west on KY 80 in a 2010 Nissan, when she lost control of her vehicle and over-corrected. The vehicle then overturned, coming to rest on its top in the ditch.
McFarland and her 4 juvenile children where all treated on scene by Adair EMS and transported to TJ Health Columbia.
The Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation. Adair EMS and the Columbia-Adair County Fire Department assisted at the scene.