Two people were injured following a three-vehicle collision on East Highway 80 yesterday afternoon.
The accident occurred just before 3:30 yesterday afternoon near the intersection of East 80 and Bolin Road.
The Russell County Sheriff’s Office said 45-year-old Chasity Smith of Russell Springs was operating a 2017 Ford Focus traveling east on Highway 80 when she crossed into the opposite lane and struck a 2003 Nissan Xterra operated by 58-year-old Willie Rogers, also of Russell Springs.
Smith’s vehicle continued further into the westbound lane and struck a 2000 Chevy van operated by 20-year-old Austin Padgett.
Smith was transported to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital by Russell County EMS. Padgett was transported to Russell County Hospital, where he was treated and released. Rogers, along with a passenger in his vehicle, refused medical treatment at the scene.
Deputy Nathan Bradshaw is the investigating officer. He was assisted on scene by Sheriff Derek Polston, School Resource Officer Troy Young, and members of the Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
