Upon their arrival it was going that 31 year old Stephen Edwards of Hardin County was operating a 2008 Suzuki 1000 motorcycle north on KY 551 and failed to negotiate the curve. Edwards left the roadway overturning the bike as he was thrown from it.
Adair County EMS treated Edwards on scene until air medical landed at the scene and he was taken to University of Louisville via Air Evac. Edwards sustained serious head injuries and was not wearing a helmet at time of collision. Speed is suspected as a contributing factor, as witnesses stated the bike had been seen at high rate of speed prior to collision.
The collision is being investigated by Sheriff Josh Brockman. Kentucky State Police, Columbia Police, State Highway Department. All responded and assisted at scene.