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The westbound
lanes of the I-24 bridge will remain closed for at least another 30
minutes while debris from an injury accident is cleaned up. A
tractor trailer loaded with soybeans rear-ended a Ford Ranger
pulling a small trailer that was loaded with personal belongings.
Approximately 100 bushels of beans spilled. More info will follow as
it becomes available.
**UPDATE**
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Subject: |
Accident on I-24
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Date:
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July
19, 2010 |
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On
July 19th, 2010 at approximately 10:05 A.M. a vehicle
accident closed down both east and west bound lanes of
traffic on the I-24 bridge. Traffic was stopped for
approximately 2 hours due to Concord Fire freeing one
driver by mechanical means. Sammie B. Flournoy 76 of
Bardwell KY. was operating a 2007 Ford Ranger traveling
west bound on I-24 when he lost control of his truck and
small utility trailer. According to witness statements
Mr. Flournoy lost control of the trailer and swerved
into a 2004 Peterbuilt semi truck and trailer operated
by Kenneth L. Decker, 45 years of age, of Philo IL. The
2007 Ford Ranger operated by Sammie B. Flournoy turned
on its passenger side and Mr. Flournoy had to be freed
by mechanical means. Mr. Flournoy was transported to
Western Baptist Hospital for treatment of his injuries.
There was also a large amount of debris and grain that
was cleared from the scene before opening both lanes of
traffic. The McCracken County Sheriff's department was
assisted by Concord Fire, Mercy Regional.
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Thank
You,
Deputy Kevin Carter
McCracken County Sheriff’s Department |
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