Beard was East bound when he struck a patch of black ice and lost control of his vehicle. Beard's vehicle over turned and landed in field a short distance off the roadway. Adair County EMS transported Beard to T.J Health Columbia and later transferred Beard to University of Louisville Hospital of his injuries. Roadway condition was the determining factor of the collision.
Adair County Sheriff's Office was assisted on scene by Adair County EMS.