On Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 3:12pmCT, Adair 911 received a call of an injury accident near the Adair/Casey line on KY 551. Upon arrival by Deputy Tracy McCarrol and Sheriff Josh Brockman, it was found that a 2013 Toyota truck, being operated by Anthony Wolford of Liberty, KY attempted to pass Gerry Wethington of Columbia, KY who was operating a 3930 Ford tractor. The collision resulted in the tractor being broken in half and Wethington being ejected.
After an investigation, Wolford was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Wanton Endangerment, and Assault 1st degree. He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail after clearance from hospital.
Wethington was airlifted from the old Knifley Grade School parking lot after being treated on scene by Adair EMS. He was flown to University of Louisville Hospital by Air Evac.
The investigation is being conducted by Deputy Tracy McCarol who was assisted by Sheriff Josh Brockman. Also responding were Adair 911, the Knifley Fire Department, Adair EMS, Air Evac and the Adair County Sheriffs Office.
