According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, the wreck happened just after 3 am in the 4700 block of Clarks River Road. Upon arrival, deputies found the apparent signs of a crash and 31-year-old Marissa Ledbetter of Tiline, standing on the side of the road.
Deputies said Ronald Ledbetter of Tiline was outbound on Clarks River Road, near the intersection of Pugh Road, when he lost control in a curve and crashed. After the crash, Ronald Ledbetter reportedly righted the motorcycle and drove approximately one mile away from the scene, where deputies later found him.
According to police, Ronald Ledbetter was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Both Ledbetters were transported to a local hospital by Mercy Regional Ambulance for treatment of their injuries. Ronald Ledbetter was later flown to an out of state hospital for further treatment.
He faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, leaving the scene of an accident, wanton endangerment and two counts of failure to comply with the helmet law.
