Upon arrival, Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tracy McCarrol and Sheriff Josh Brockman found that a 2013 Toyota truck, being operated by Anthony Wolford of Casey County, attempted to pass Gerry Wethington of Adair County, who was operating a 3390 Ford Tractor.
The collision resulted in the tractor being broke in half and Wethington ejected.
After the investigation of the collision, Wolford was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Wanton Endangerment and Assault (1st degree).
He was lodged in the Adair County Regional Jail after clearance from the hospital.
Wethington was airlifted from the old Knifley Grade School parking lot, after being treated on scene by Adair EMS, to the University of Louisville Hospital by Air Evac
The investigation is being conducted by Deputy Tracy McCarol, who was assisted by Sheriff Josh Brockman.
Adair 911, Knifley Fire Department, Adair EMS, Air Evac and the Adair County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the accident.
(Sheriff Josh Brockman — Adair County Sheriff’s Office)