At 6:53 am on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, a 2011 Nissan being operated by 28 year old Rosemary Deboise of Russell Springs, Ky. was traveling west bound, just past exit 49. Ms. Deboise told deputies that she dropped her phone and was attempting to pick it up when she struck a 2001 Chevrolet and trailer in the rear being operated by 48 year old Lanky Graves of Russell Springs.
Both Deboise and Graves were treated at the scene by Adair EMS and transported to Westlake Regional Hospital. Deputy Aaron Rainwater is investigating the collision. Columbia City Police Officer Charles Greer and Sgt. Jr. Murphy assisted at the scene.