Russell County Fatal Collision
(Russell County, KY) Trooper Adam Likins is investigating a fatal collision that occurred at 8:23 pm on KY 379, 9 miles south of Russell Springs. Ethan Shear, Age 24 of Russell Springs, was operating a 1992 Ford Mustang when he crossed into the path of a 2001 Ford Pick operated by Stevie Chapman, age 50 of Glensfork Ky. Shear was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Russell County Coroner Larry Skaggs. Chapman and a passenger Isaiah Fletcher age 16 of Salyersville were transported to Russell County Hospital by Russell County EMS for non-life threatening injuries. Trooper Likins was assisted at the scene by Russell County Sheriffs Department, EMS, Fire and rescue.