Subject:

Accident With Injuries due to cell phone

Date:

06/10/2010

McCracken County Sheriffs Deputies Colleen Pennebaker and Jason Walters were dispatched to Benton Road in reference to a vehicle accident with injuries.  Anthony M. Oliver (23) of Paducah KY was traveling Northbound on Benton Road  in his 2007 Jeep Compass, behind a black 2004 Toyota Tacoma, driven by 33 year old Marcus A. Robinson also of Paducah KY.  Mr. Robinson slowed to initiate a left turn, however Mr. Oliver states that he did not realize that unit 2 was slowing, because he was looking at his cell phone to check the time.  Mr. Oliver states that after checking the time,  he looked back up at the roadway, and was unable to avoid collision,  striking Mr. Robinson's vehicle.  Mr. Robinson was transported by Mercy Regional Ambulance Service to Western Baptist Hospital, where he had complaints of pain to his shoulders, neck, wrists, and left leg.  Unit 1 refused medical treatment.  No additional injuries were reported.  Both vehicles were towed by Bell's Auto.  Deputies were assisted at the scene by Mercy Regional Ambulance Service, and Reidland Farley Fire Department.   

Thanks,

Deputy Colleen Pennebaker

McCracken County Sheriff’s Department