The Columbia Police Department responded to a two vehicle accident with injuries on Burkesville Street on Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2024.

Jack Antle, 67, was operating a Ford Ranger crossing Burkesville Street from Will Walker Road to Patricia Trail, and crossed into the direction of travel of Ricky Lawson, 64, who was operating a Chevy Suburban northbound on Burkesville Street. 

Mr. Antle was transported by Adair EMS to TJ Health Columbia and later flown to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville for further treatment. Mr. Lawson was taken to TJ Health by personal vehicle where he was treated and released. 

Officer Joey Keith is the investigating officer. He was asssited on scene by Officer Jay Wilson, the Adair County Fire Department and Adair EMS.

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