On Friday evening, January 28, 2022 at approximately 6:34pmCT, Adair County 911 received a call of a collision approximately 17 miles east of Columbia on KY206 in the Pellyton Community. The Sheriffs Office along with the Knifley Fire Department and Adair County EMS responded to the accident that occurred just prior to Barnetts Creek Road on the bridge. CPR was started by the Sheriffs Office and the Knifley Fire Dept. prior to EMS arrival, however attempts by responders were unsuccessful and the operator was pronounced dead at the scene. Adair County Coroner Todd Akin and Deputy Coroner Roger Huckaby were notified and responded to the scene.
Preliminary investigation indicates that Jessie Allen Johnson, 47, was traveling west on KY206 when he lost control of his 2007 Dodge Dakota pickup truck and struck the concrete bridge abutment, bringing the vehicle to an immediate stop. At the time of the collision the road was covered with snow and ice, making for very hazardous driving conditions.
The accident was investigated by Sheriff Josh Brockman who was assisted by Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch.
The Adair County Sheriffs Office extends their prayers and condolences to the family during the loss of their loved one.
