On Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 3:48pmCT, the Adair County Sheriffs Office responded to a farm located approximately 3 miles west of Columbia on KY 80. The initial complaint came in as a UTV rollover after a local pilot, Chris Janes, spotted the accident as he was flying into the Columbia-Adair County Airport. The farm adjoins airport property.
Upon Deputy McCarol’s arrival, along with other first responders, it was found that 90-year-old Kenneth Scott of Columbia was deceased from injuries he sustained in the accident. The preliminary investigation reveals that Mr. Scott was operating a 1000 Polaris Ranger (UTV), spraying fence rows on his farm. The Ranger overturned, coming to rest on its side, pinning Mr. Scott underneath.
Deputy Tracy McCarol was assisted on scene by Coroner Todd Akin, Columbia Police Officers, EMS, and the Breeding Fire Department.
