On Thursday, February 8th, 2024 at 2:26 p.m., Adair County 911 received a call of a vehicle collision westbound on the Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway near the county line.
Upon arrival of Adair County Deputy Sheriff Gary Roy and Deputy Sheriff Emily Wall, it was found that both westbound lanes of the parkway were obstructed as two vehicles had collided with injuries occurring.
Preliminary investigation indicates that both vehicles, unit one operated by Greyson Bernard of Adair County, and unit two operated by William Shirley of Edmonton, were traveling west.
Bernard’s vehicle struck Shirley’s vehicle in the rear, causing both vehicles to spin out of control.
Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the collision.
Shirley was transported to TJ Health Columbia by Adair County EMS, while Bernard was taken by private vehicle for additional medical treatment.
The collision is being investigated by Deputy Wall, who was assisted by Deputy Roy and the Columbia – Adair County Fire Department.
(Sheriff Josh Brockman – Adair County Sheriff’s Office)