Preliminary investigation shows that Hailey Melton 24 of Columbia failed to negotiate a curve in her 2005 Buick and dropped off roadway. In an attempt to recover vehicle she over corrected and the vehicle left the right side of the roadway and overturned.
Hailey Melton, along with her passenger Amber Melton and 4 juvenile children where all treated at the scene by Adair County EMS and transferred to TJ Health of Columbia. Hailey Melton was then flown by helicopter to University of Kentucky hospital .
The collision is being investigated by Chief Deputy Justin Cross.
Columbia Adair County Fire Department and Kentucky State Police assisted at scene .
Sheriff Josh Brockman