A high-speed crash on KY 55 Bypass killed a second-grader and injured four others; the driver was arrested for drunk driving.

A fatal accident occurred on KY 55 Bypass in Adair County, resulting in the death of a second-grader and injuries to four others. Joel Hammack, 46, was driving at high speed when his vehicle hit the rear of another car, causing it to overturn. Hammack was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol and multiple assault charges. His passenger, Walter Nichols, was also arrested for assaulting first responders and disorderly conduct.

December 22, 2024
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