On October 14, 2016 at 6:56 pm deputies responded to the intersection of US-68 and the I-24 off ramp at exit 16. Investigation showed that 23 year old Jennifer Landry Ward of Calvert City was operating a 05 Mazda passenger car when she attempted to cross the east bound lanes of US-68. Ward was exiting I-24 at the exit 16 off ramp. 59 year old Harry Thurby of Paducah, KY was operating a 2008 Chevy Impala east bound on US-68 when Ward pulled into his path. Thurby was unable to avoid collision with Ward. Reidland Farley Fire Department and Mercy EMS assisted at the scene. Lents Towing assisted in clean up at the scene. Thurby was transported to Lourdes Hospital for non-incapacitating injuries.
