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.

One killed, teen injured in Marion County auto accident

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 10, 2011

(Marion County, KY) – On 10/09/2011 at 7:15 pm EST Post 15 Columbia received a call from Lebanon Police Department requesting assistance with a collision that occurred on KY 2154. Tpr Christopher Saunders responded to the scene. Upon arrival it was discovered that Michael Wheatley age 17 of Lebanon, KY was traveling eastbound on KY 2154 driving a 2006 Pontiac when he crossed the center line and struck a 1998 Chevrolet driven by James Tharp age 70 of Loretto, KY. James Tharp was pronounced deceased at the scene by Marion County Coroners Office. Michael Wheatley was airlifted to University of Louisville Medical Center in critical condition. Tpr. Brad Riley, and Det Terry Whittaker responded from Post 4 Elizabethtown to assist in the investigation. Both drivers were wearing their seatbelts. No alcohol use is suspected in this collision. Collision is under investigation by Tpr Brad Riley

Legendary Turtleman Is On the Hunt to Save Critters, Rodents and Aggressive Snapping Turtles Beginning November 6

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 9, 2011

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(New York, NY, October 6, 2011) – Another southern animal rescuer? If you think you’ve seen them all, nobody compares to the bare-handed trappin’ approach of Animal Planet’s bluegrass hero “Turtleman.” For the past four decades, Ernie Brown Jr. – aka Turtleman – has been diving into Kentucky’s murkiest ponds in search of an animal capable of biting through bone. Accompanied by his canine companion, Lolly, and armed with backwoods wits as sharp as the steel blade he carries, aptly named “Thunder,” Turtleman has the uncanny ability to catch monster snapping turtles with his bare hands and return them into the wild unscathed. Now, in Animal Planet’s new 12-part, half-hour series, he’ll go toe-to-claw saving Kentucky’s deadliest and feistiest animals in CALL OF THE WILDMAN, premiering on Sunday, November 6, at 10 pm (ET/PT).

As long as anyone can remember, if there’s a critter problem in Kentucky, Turtleman comes to the rescue. Over the years, Ernie has handled just about every species of wild animal those woods have to offer – including raccoons, skunks, snakes, poisonous spiders and possums. An animal lover, native Kentuckian and local celebrity (partly due to a viral YouTube video that has received over 3.4 million views since 2008), he’s earned a living as an animal rescuer for the past 15 years. With a “trademark” celebratory yell following each successful capture, Turtleman safely reintroduces frisky critters to nature using his self-taught trapping style.

“There’s a lot of backwoods people in Kentucky, but nobody any more backwoods than the Turtleman,” says Neal James, Turtleman’s right-hand man whose long-distance phone service qualifies him as Ernie’s secretary. “When Ernie’s trying to save an animal, it’s for the animal’s own good, but most of the time, it creates a situation that’s mano-a-mano.”

Turtleman lives an unbelievable bluegrass lifestyle deep in the Kentucky wilderness without running water and an outhouse for a bathroom. Each week, Neal takes calls from dozens of businesses and home owners stuck with unwanted and potentially deadly pests. No job is too tough or dangerous for Turtleman, and his years of bonding with wild animals allow him to use his animal instincts to save them:

• A farmer’s cows mysteriously are being attacked when cooling off in the stock pond, emerging with missing udders. All signs lead to a group of snapping turtles, and Ernie is happy to jump on the case. The catch – the stock pond is overflowing with cow manure and bacteria. Will Turtleman show no fear, find the hungry turtles and restore peace to the farm?
• A call from an elderly woman reporting a potentially poisonous snake in her house sends Turtleman on a dangerous hunt. Turtleman must corner and remove the slimy foe with his bare hands, but is he fast enough to capture it without getting bitten?
• A rabid raccoon overruns a local business and isn’t too happy when Ernie shows up. When backed into a small utility closet, Ernie must wrestle the furry creature with all his might while avoiding its sharp teeth and nails. One bite can send Turtleman to the hospital and put him out of business.

CALL OF THE WILDMAN is produced by Sharp Entertainment for Animal Planet. Matt Sharp is the executive producer for Sharp Entertainment. Dawn Sinsel is executive producer for Animal Planet.

Vehicle strikes pole and overturns on Hwy 289

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 9, 2011

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(Campbellsville, KY) CVE Officer Jason Morris is investigating a collision that occurred on 10-8-2011, at 8:45 PM EST on Old Lebanon Road approximately 3 miles north of Campbellsville. 24 year old Dustin Burton of Campbellsville was operating a 2003 Ford F350 southbound on Old Lebanon Road. Burton dropped off the shoulder of the road, struck a utility pole and overturned. Burton was not belted and was treated and released at the Taylor Regional Hospital.
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Three vehicle injury accident on East Broadway

Posted by John Humphress on Oct 9, 2011

(Campbellsville, Ky) On 10-8-2011 at 3:19pm officers from the Campbellsville Police Department responded to an injury accident on East Broadway near Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 19 year old Benjamin Hoseus of Walton, KY was driving a 2006 Scion when he crossed into the center lane. He struck a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer driven by 49 year old William “Eddie” Swafford of Campbellsville. Swafford was in the center lane attempting to turn left. Two passengers in the Swafford vehicle 47 year old Paul Johnson and 46 year old Margaret Johnson were transported to Taylor Regional Hospital along with Hoseus by Campbellsville Taylor County Medical Service. Swafford was taken to Taylor Regional by a private vehicle.

Agencies Involved: Campbellsville Police Dept., Campbellsville/Taylor County Emergency Medical Service, Campbellsville Taylor County Fire & Rescue.

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$5000 reward offered for information on the death of Adam Hogan

Posted by John Humphress on Sep 29, 2011

The Taylor County Sheriff’s Department in agreements with the surviving family and friends of the late Adam Hogan is offering a $5,000.00 (five-thousand) reward for any information leading up to the conclusion of this case. Any person(s) who has information regarding this incident please contact the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office at 270-465-4351. Recapping the incident; Adam Hogan was reported missing over 1 year ago on September 02, 2010, his remains were located over a month later on an area near his home. The cause of death is undetermined still, but foul play has not been ruled out.

Two Taylor County Students Graduates the KSP ‘Drive To Stay Alive’ Academy

Posted by John Humphress on Sep 28, 2011

Taylor County High School students, Isaac Petty and Andy Finck.

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) Taylor County High School students, Isaac Petty and Andy Finck were among thirty-three students throughout the state selected by Kentucky State Police to participate in the ‘Drive to Stay Alive’ (DTSA) academy. The program ran from Sept. 7 – 11, 2011 and was held at the KSP Training Academy in Frankfort. Both Issac and Andy will be appearing for SAT in the following year and have mentioned in their interview how they are extremely excited and are preparing for it since a long time. According to the community “Both the students are quite bright, and Taylor has already begun to apply for an online science degree course, as he wishes to become a cardiologist but also wants to stay with his family.

The ‘Drive to Stay Alive’ program teaches the students safe driving techniques by KSP instructors with hands-on road driving and classroom exercises, including the dangers of driving impaired, seat belt safety, distracted and aggressive driving.

Petty is the son of Tina Petty of Columbia and Finck is the son of Thomas and Connie Finck of Campbellsville. Both students said the DTSA experience was incredible.
“The road skills test taught me that maybe I wasn’t as great a driver as I thought I was,” says Petty. “I now know new methods to make me a safe driver.”

Public Affairs Branch Commander Lt. David Jude explained that the ‘Drive to Stay Alive’ program was designed not only to decrease teen crashes but to provide students with the tools to be advocates in their own communities.

“The training includes topics such as collision causation, vehicle dynamics and skid control, backing skills, multiple turns and lane interchange, safety belts and air bags, evasive maneuvers, off-road recovery, and controlled braking,” advised Jude.

“We focus heavily on distracted and inattentive driving which is prevalent in this particular age group,” says Jude.

According to Jude, the real potential of the “Drive To Stay Alive” program begins after the students return to their schools.

“The students are teamed with an experienced state trooper to spread the message to the student body in each school and to their community as well,” he says. “The effectiveness of the program is based on the concept that a message conveyed by a fellow student carries more weight with other students and is therefore more memorable.”

The DTSA students are evaluated and scored on the safe driving programs they present in their respective schools and communities. The students with the most effective programs, resulting in increased seat belt usage, are eligible for scholarship funds. Their schools will be rewarded as well.

Last year in Kentucky, teen drivers accounted for 21,870 collisions. Of that figure, there were 83 fatal crashes.

“The goal of this program is to decrease teen fatalities on Kentucky roadways,” says KSP Commissioner Rodney Brewer. “Nationally, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teenagers. Programs like “Drive To Stay Alive’ are directly impacting the Commonwealth by resulting in a decrease in teen highway deaths.”

Commissioner Brewer believes the “Drive To Stay Alive” program will have a lasting effect on these teens.

“These students have a unique opportunity to make a real difference,” says Brewer. “They can help influence on-the-road driving behaviors and save lives on Kentucky’s roadways. It’s a very worthwhile goal that will require dedication on their part, but it’s worth it if they save even one life. It could be their own, their best friend, a neighbor or a family member.”

For more information about the “Drive To Stay Alive’ program or how your school can get involved, please contact the KSP Public Affairs Branch at (502) 782-1780.

Missing 7 year old Washington County Boy found alive

Posted by John Humphress on Sep 26, 2011

(Springfield, KY) – 7-year-old Randall Chesser has been found. He was conscious and responsive. He was found at 2:45 PM EDT by a ground search team from Mercer County, KY next to a creek approximately 3 miles from his residence. He is being transported to an undisclosed medical facility for observation.

A press conference has been scheduled for 4:00 PM EDT at the Willisburg Fire Department, 2620 Lawrenceburg Road in Willisburg, KY.