In the early morning hours of Thursday, December 7, 2023 at approximately 3:33amCT, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle injury accident in southern Adair County on Weed Keltner Rd.

Upon Deputy Derek Padgett’s arrival, a preliminary investigation determined that Kimberly Mitchell of Cave City was traveling west on Weed Keltner Road, operating a 2021 Nissan Rogue, when she fell asleep at the wheel with her vehicle dropping off the shoulder of the roadway, striking a residential mailbox and post. Mitchell’s vehicle continued on, striking a ditch/culvert before coming to a stop.
 

Ms. Mitchell was treated at the scene by Adair County EMS and transported to T.J. Health Columbia for further treatment of her injuries.

Deputy Padgett was assisted on scene by Adair EMS and the Adair County Fire Department.