According to Russell Springs Police Chief Tim Pierce, his department worked a 4-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon. The accident occurred at the four-way intersection on Main Street.
According to police, 52-year-old Candy Garner of Jamestown was at the intersection traveling towards Hales Highway when the 2019 Jeep she was operating was struck by a 2006 Nissan Altima, operated by 18-year-old Riley Reynolds of Columbia. Police said Reynolds was traveling west on Jamestown Street and failed to stop at the intersection, causing the collision. Reynolds’ vehicle then proceeded to collide with a 2016 Ford pickup, operated by 59-year-old Russell Miller of Russell Springs who was at the intersection traveling east on Jamestown Street. Reynolds’ vehicle then collided with a 2012 Toyota van, operated by 40-year-old Antonio De La Cruz of Russell Springs, who was behind Miller’s vehicle.
According to Chief Pierce, 10 people were involved in the collision; all were examined on scene and refused further treatment.
The accident is being investigated by Chief Pierce and Officer Mason Miniard. The Russell County Sheriff’s Office, Russell County EMS, and Russell Springs Fire Department assisted at the scene.