Kentucky
Low-hanging powerlines cause accident on Clarks River Road
By West Kentucky Star Employees
Apr. 02, 2023 | 09:40 PM
| PADUCAH
Low-hanging energy strains on Clarks River Highway brought about a two car accident Saturday morning.
The McCracken County Sheriff’s Workplace mentioned deputies had been known as to Clarks River Highway as a result of low-hanging powerlines. As deputies had been arriving on scene a two car collision occurred as a result of powerlines.
Deputies mentioned a cement truck operated by Brian Inexperienced was inbound on Clarks River Highway within the left lane with one other car operated by Joseph Shane subsequent to it in the suitable lane. Inexperienced then struck the low-hanging energy line inflicting the strains to interrupt and strike Joseph’s car within the driver facet. Neither driver was injured through the collision. Each automobiles had been operational and had been capable of safely depart the scene.
The visitors collision brought about the powerlines to utterly cowl the inbound lane of Clarks River Highway ensuing within the full shutdown of the inbound lanes of Clarks River Highway for a number of hours.