The preliminary investigation revealed that Donna Curnel, 66, of Marion, was operating a 2002 Chevy Venture northbound on Ky. 91. Benjamin Lane, 22, of Princeton, was operating a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria, while on duty with the Princeton Police Department, eastbound on West White Sulpher Road. Lane failed to stop at the intersection of Ky. 91 and Curnel was unable to avoid a collision and struck Lane's cruiser.
Curnel, her husband, Donnie Curnel, 72, and Lane were transported via ambulance to the Caldwell County Hospital for treatment. Donna was later flown to Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., for treatment.
All three were wearing seatbelts.
Trooper 1st Class Darron Holliman investigated the collision. The Princeton Police Department, Princeton Fire Department and Caldwell County EMS assisted at the scene.
