The Russell County Sherriff’s Office investigated the 3-vehicle accident on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, 2025 that injured two people. The accident occurred on Highway East 80 near the intersection of Bolin Road around 3:30pmCT.
According to the RCSO, 45-year-old Chasity Smith of Russell Springs was operating a 2017 Ford Focus traveling east on Hwy 80 when she crossed into the opposite lane and struck a 2003 Nissan Xterra, operated by 58-year-old Willie Rogers of Russell Springs. Smith’s vehicle continued further into the westbound lane and struck a 2000 Chevy van operated by 20-year-old Austin Padgett.
Ms. Smith was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, KY by Russell County EMS; Mr. Padgett was transported to Russell County Hospital where he was treated and released. Mr. Rogers and a passenger in his vehicle refused medical treatment at the scene.
Deputy Nathan Bradshaw is the investigating officer. He was assisted on scene by Sheriff Derek Polston, School Resource Officer Troy Young, and members of the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
