Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Fredonia man hurt in Dycusburg wreck

A Fredonia man was injured this morning in a single-vehicle accident near Dycusburg.

According to Kentucky State Police, Nicholas A. Darnell, 20, was operating a 1996 Ford Ranger eastbound on Ky. 902 when the vehicle slipped off the roadway on the right shoulder, causing Darnell to lose control. The truck struck the end of a concrete bridge.

The wreck occurred about 5.5 miles east of Dycusburg around 7:30 a.m.

Darnell, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was transported by ambulance for treatment at Methodist Hospital in Henderson. 

There were no passengers or other vehicles involved.

Trooper 1st Class Darron Holliman investigated the collision. Fredonia Fire and Rescue, Princeton Fire and Rescue and Crittenden County EMS assisted at the scene.