Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Possible Charges In Letcher Co. Accident
The Kentucky State Police say charges are expected to be filed involving an accident which occurred Friday night in Letcher County.
Police say Trooper Ben Campbell was attempting to pull over an ATV ridden by Tommy Newman of Whitesburg when Newman suddenly braked, causing Campbell to swerve in an attempt to avoid hitting him. Newman then turned sharply and hit the KSP cruiser.
Newman was airlifted to Holston Valley Hospital in Tennessee.
Police say Trooper Ben Campbell was attempting to pull over an ATV ridden by Tommy Newman of Whitesburg when Newman suddenly braked, causing Campbell to swerve in an attempt to avoid hitting him. Newman then turned sharply and hit the KSP cruiser.
Newman was airlifted to Holston Valley Hospital in Tennessee.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 4:45 AM 
