According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department, the crash happened just after noon on Saturday near I-24 and John Puryear Drive. Deputies say 52-year-old Jerry W. Jones of Murray had exited off the westbound off ramp from I-24 and crossed the northbound lane of traffic on John Puryear Drive. He was waiting to make a left turn in the crossover lane.
Terry Collier, 51, of Paducah, had also exited the westbound off ramp of I-24. Collier told deputies he did not see Jones sitting in the crossover lane, and proceeded to make a left-hand turn. Collier’s car struck the rear of Jones’ car.
Jones was transported to Baptist Health for minor injuries.
