Two Vehicle Accident on Hwy 289 Traps Arm of One Driver

Posted by on Jul 11, 2011

(07-10-2011 – 08:07 pm) Justin Hayes, age 21 from Campbellsville, Ky., operating a 2003 Chevy Tahoe was attempting to turn left from Highway 289 onto Fern Drive.  Hayes stated he did not notice a 2003 Kia Optima operated by Kathy McElroy, age 50 also from Campbellsville, Ky. approaching and he turned into the path of her vehicle. Hayes was trapped when his vehicle overturned and his arm was pinned beneath it.  Hayes was freed by Taylor Co. Rescue and transported to Taylor Regional Hospital. Two passengers in the Hayes vehicle, Adam Rhodes and Ben Callahan  were not injured.  McElroy was also treated at the scene and transported by Taylor Co. Rescue to Taylor Regional Hospital. The condition of both is not available.