The accident occurred when operator, Lewis Wheeler, 79, of Columbia swerved to miss an animal in the roadway which resulted in him losing control of his vehicle before rolling it off road.
Wheeler had to be mechanically extracted from the vehicle and was transported to TJ Samson Columbia by Adair EMS.
Officer Trevor Foster was the investigating Officer. He was assisted on scene by Officer Holly Necessary. The Adair Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, Adair EMS, and Columbia Adair Fire Department also responded to the scene.