On Monday,, April 3, 2023 at 2:18pmCT, Adair County 911 started receiving multiple calls on a two vehicle collision 2 miles north of Columbia on KY55.
Adair County Deputy Jason Camfield and Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch arrived on scene and confirmed to dispatch of injuries and possible entrapment. The preliminary investigation showed that Abigail Brock, 20, of Taylor County was operating a 2018 Toyota Camry south on 55. She had stopped and was attempting a left turn into a parking lot . Unit 2 was a 2005 Lincoln Town Car, operated by Shane Bottoms, 50, of Russell Springs, KY along with a passenger, Lagene Bottoms. Ms. Brock failed to see Mr. Bottoms and turned into his path.
Both operators and the passenger were treated on scene by Adair EMS and transported to TJ Health Columbia .
The collision is under investigation by the Adair County Sheriffs Office. Agencies assisting include Adair County 911 , Adair County Fire Dept., Adair County EMS, and the Columbia Police Dept.
