On March 8, 2017 at approximately 9:08 A.M. the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two vehicle collision at the intersection of US68 and Fieldmont Drive.
Investigation showed that Charles G. Mitchell, 45 years of age, of Calvert City was traveling east on US68 operating a 2004 Chevrolet Malibu.
Mr. Mitchell was distracted and swerved out into the opposite lane of traffic to avoid rear ending a vehicle that was stopped at US68 and Fieldmont Drive behind a vehicle waiting to turn onto Fieldmont Drive.
When Mr. Martin swerved out into the opposite lane he collided with a 2012 GMC Arcardia that was traveling west on US68.
The 2012 Arcadia was being operated by Ronda G. Hunter, 56 years of age, of Benton.
Both operators were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-incapacitating injuries.
The Sheriff’s Department was assisted on scene by Reidland Fire Department, Mercy Regional EMS and Lents Towing.