Two arrested with 15lbs of marijuana after traffic stop

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 23, 2011

(Green County, KY) – On October 23, 2011, while conducting a routine Traffic Safety Checkpoint in Green County, Kentucky, Trooper Ricky Underwood, Unit 644, seized approximately 15 pounds of marijuana from a vehicle. Trooper Underwood charged George Gribbins, age 28, and William Smith, age 28, both of Campbellsville with Possession of Marijuana, Trafficking in Marijuana and Cultivating Marijuana. Both subjects were lodged in the Taylor County Detention Center

Motorists Advised to Look Out for Deer

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 13, 2011

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reminding motorists that deer become a greater roadway hazard this time of year as mating season arrives. Each year, the rut, which lasts from October through December, accounts for a spike in deer-related crashes in the commonwealth.

Two car accident sends two to Taylor Regional Hospital

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 10, 2011

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(Taylor County, KY) – Trooper Ricky Underwood is investigating a collision that occurred on 10-10-2011 at 3:34pm EDT in the limits of Campbellsville at the intersection of KY 0055 and US 0068. 25-year-old Deidra Brady of Campbellsvile was operating a 2005 Pontiac traveling North on KY 0055 when she rear-ended a 2002 Dodge stopped at the northbound traffic light.

The Dodge was operated by 21-year-old Richard Rakes of Campbellsville. Both drivers were belted and were treated and released at Taylor County Regional Hospital. Trooper Underwood was assisted at the scene by Tpr. Justin Phillips and the Campbellsville-Taylor County EMS/RESCUE and Fire, the case is currently being analyzed by the Philadelphia PA Accident Lawyer.

According to the statistics many drivers have crashed and destroyed houses, imagine being at home and someone destroys it will you know what to do? Learn How to Compensate for Property Damage Caused by a Careless Driver.

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Car Accident Prevention

Annually in USA 6 million car accidents are recorded and more than 3 million occupants of automobile are injured requiring the legal advice of Phoenix Arizona auto accident attorney. Report also suggest two million injured driver sustain permanent injuries. Since 2000, automobile accident has caused over 40,000 deaths per year.

According to DUI accident lawyers, the rate of fatality has reduced over the last 10 years. Over 1/3rd of these fatalities involves drunk driver, 1/3rd involves reckless driving and over 1/4th of accident involves speeding.

In USA number of cars has increased exponentially over last 50 years in USA says DUI Attorneys in Orlando.

Would you like to know an alarming statistic? The State of Michigan is one of the top five states in the country for uninsured motorist, here is a few options to avoid car accidents.

• Avoid Use of Mobile Phone While Driving Including Sending Text Message.
• Avoid Speeding, Observe and Maintain Speed Limits of the Lane
• Avoid Drunk Driving.
• Avoid Tailgating.
• Avoid Distraction – Drinking Soft Drink, Eating and Playing With Radio.
• Avoid Lane Violation And Driving On Wrong Side.
• Avoid Driving Through Red Light
• Avoid Inappropriate Use Of Horn.

KSP Post 15 Monthly Activity for September, 2011

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 10, 2011

(Columbia, KY) – During the month of September, 2011, there were 24 traffic accidents investigated by the State Police working in the Post 15 area in the 11 counties of Adair, Casey, Clinton, Cumberland, Green, Marion, Metcalfe, Monroe, Russell, Taylor and Washington.

There were four fatalities during the month of September in the Post 15 area:

Crosslin, Donnie; of Mt. Juliet, TN, was killed in Adair Co, KY on 09/01/11.
Hurt, Gracie F.; of Burkesville, KY, was killed in Cumberland Co, KY on 9/07/11.
Lewis, Harold Jr.; of Mackville, KY, was killed in Washington Co, KY on 9/13/11.
Davis, James R.; of Campbellsville, KY, was killed in Taylor Co, KY on 9/16/11.

This brings our yearly fatality count to 30 compared with 15 through this same period in 2010.
State wide fatality count stands at 522 compared with 575 through this same period in 2010.

During the month of September 2011, there were 1051 citations written, 510 courtesy notices written, 1874 vehicles inspected, 726 complaints answered, 110 motorists assisted, 48 criminal cases opened and 137 criminal arrests made.