Benton, KY. (November 4, 2021) – On Thursday afternoon just after 3:00 PM Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was notified of an injury collision involving a vehicle striking a pedestrian at Central Elementary School in Marshall County.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Chaise McCurdy of Benton, KY was operating a 2004 silver Mazda 6 in the Central Elementary School pick-up line, picking up a juvenile family member from the school. Mr. McCurdy believed the juvenile was all the way in the vehicle when he accelerated after being directed by school staff. The 11 year old child was not all the way in the vehicle and her leg became pinned under the vehicle. Mr. McCurdy reversed the vehicle, allowing the child’s leg to be freed.
The child was transported by Marshall County EMS to Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah for treatment of serious but non life threatening injuries.
Kentucky State Police, Post 1 was assisted on scene by Marshall County Sheriff’s Office, Marshall County EMS, and Palma/Briensburg Fire Department.