The sheriffs office along with emergency services was dispatched to Burton Garmon rd 5 miles north of Columbia. Upon Sheriff Brockman and Chief Deputy Justin Cross’s arrival they found that a Ford SUV had collided head on with a Honda 4- wheeler.
Preliminary investigation indicates Ryan Scott Banks, 36, of Columbia was operating a Honda ATV south on Burton Garmon Rd, along with passenger who is his son Nathan Banks, 13 of Columbia. Banks collided with a 2002 Ford explorer operated by Wanda Wallace, 27 of Columbia who was traveling north on Burton Garmon Rd..
As a result of the collision Ryan Scott Banks was pronounced deceased at the scene from injuries he sustained and his son Nathan was air lifted from the scene by Air Evac to University of Lexington where he is in serious condition Ryan Banks was not wearing a helmet however his son was wearing helmet.
Wallace along with her passengers received minor injuries but were not transported to a medical facility.
The collision is being investigated by Sheriff Brockman. Chief Deputy Justin Cross and KSP assisted at scene.
Agencies responding: Adair Sheriffs Office, Adair EMS, KSP, Air Evac and Columbia Adair Fire Department.
Sheriff Josh Brockman
Adair County Sheriff’s Office