April 29, 2009

At approx. 1353 hrs the McCracken County Sheriff's Dept. was dispatched to an injury accident in front of 4537 Clarks River Rd. Before deputies arrived, it was learned that one of the vehicles involved had left the scene. That vehicle was described as a Tan/Gold Tahoe or Yukon and was seen last seen on Pugh Rd heading West bound. Upon arrival at the scene, it was discovered that 27 year old Lora A Lee, of Benton KY was driving a 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Lee was attempting to merge into West bound traffic when she ran into the back of the vehicle in front of her. That vehicle then fled the scene. Deputies located the vehicle at a location on Bridge St where it was found that 28 year old, Antonia D. Farmer was operating a 1999 GMC Yukon. Farmer was escorted back to the scene by deputies. Lee was transported to Lourdes Hospital for apparent minor injuries and Farmer was taken to Western Baptist Hospital for apparent minor injuries. Farmer was cited for leaving the scene of an accident, failure of non owner operator to maintain req. insurance, and license to be in possession. Deputies were assisted at the scene by the Reidland- Farley Fire Dept. and Mercy Regional Medical.