On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 2:26pmCT, Adair County 911 received a call of a vehicle collision westbound on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway near the Adair/Metcalfe County line.

Upon the arrival of Deputies Gary Roy and Emily Wall, it was found that both westbound lanes of the Parkway were obstructed as two vehicles had collided. 

The preliminary investigation indicates both drivers, William Shirley of Edmonton and Greyson Bernard of Adair County, were traveling west when Mr. Bernard struck Mr. Shirley's vehicle in the rear, causing both vehicles to spin out of control. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision.

William Shirley was transported to TJ Health Columbia by Adair County EMS and Greyson Bernard was taken by private vehicle for additional medical treatment.  

The collision is being investigated by Deputy Emily Wall who was assisted by Deputy Gary Roy and the Columbia - Adair County Fire Department.