The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said the collision happened around 2:10pmCT on Thursday near the intersection of Bernard Ridge and Half Acre Road. 61-year-old Scottie Popplewell of Russell Springs was operating a 2006 Honda Civic on Half Acre Road and pulled out onto Bernard Ridge into the path of a 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle operated by 50-year-old Kerry Matney of Russell Springs.
Matney’s motorcycle hit the front of Popplewell’s vehicle, causing Matney to be ejected from the motorcycle. He was transported to the Russell County Hospital helicopter pad, where he was flown to the University of Kentucky Hospital.
Deputy Matt Parrish is the investigating officer. He was assisted on scene by Sheriff Derek Polston, other sheriff’s deputies, and members of the Russell Springs and Jamestown Volunteer Fire Departments.
From Laker Country NEWS
Zac Oakes
