Upon arrival of Adair County Sheriff Josh Brockman, it was found that Paul Dart, 58, of Columbia, was walking east on the roadway with the flow of traffic.
Dart was struck by the mirror of a 2017 Chevrolet SUV, operated by Bonnie Powell, who was also traveling east.
Multiple witnesses gave statements that they had also almost struck the male pedestrian, prior to the collision.
Witnesses also stated that he was on the roadway and not on the shoulder.
At the time of collision, it was almost dark and the clothing being worn by the pedestrian was also dark in nature.
Dart was treated on scene by Adair EMS, then transported to TJ Health Columbia .
Air Flight was denied do to icing conditions, so he was transferred to University of Kentucky Hospital by EMS.
Sheriff Brockman continues the investigation.
(Sheriff Josh Brockman – Adair County Sheriff’s Office)