On Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 at approximately 11:09pmCT, the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle collision on Little Cake Road involving three juveniles. ?

Preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle was traveling westbound on Little Cake Road when it traveled off the roadway onto the right shoulder and struck a tree. During the collision, two of the juveniles were ejected from the vehicle.

The driver was identified as Zach West, and the passenger was identified as Dylan Blakey.

A 4-year-old female was transported to Norton Children’s Hospital for treatment. A 2-year-old male was transported to TJ Samson Community Hospital’s Just for Kids unit, while a 9-month-old juvenile was released into the care of family members.

The investigation and response involved the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County EMS, Adair County Fire Department, and Russell County EMS.

The Sheriff’s Office reminds motorists of the importance of properly securing children in age- and size-appropriate child safety seats and ensuring all occupants are properly restrained while traveling.