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Lyon County Collision Sends Two to Hospital

Lyon County Collision Sends Two to Hospital
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By West Kentucky Star Staff
Jul. 05, 2020 | EDDYVILLE
By West Kentucky Star Staff Jul. 05, 2020 | 11:58 AM | EDDYVILLE
A two-vehicle collision in Lyon County Saturday left two people injured.

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office says the crash happened around 11:00 am on US 62 at the KY 818 intersection, approximately four miles east of Eddyville.

Deputies said 23-year-old Robert Hunt of Madisonville failed to see another vehicle driven by 72-year-old Peggy Oliver making a left turn. Hunt's vehicle collided with the rear of Oliver's vehicle, causing Oliver's vehicle to roll over several times.

Oliver was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treament of her injuries. Hunt was transported by private vehicle to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. Hunt's 8-year-old passenger was not injured in the crash.

After being released from the hospital, Hunt was charged with failure to produce an insurance card.

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