On Wednesday, December 27th, 2023, Adair County Road Foreman Barry Hamlett contacted Sheriff Josh Brockman in reference to damage to a truck owned by Adair County Fiscal Court.
Upon arrival and investigation of the scene it was found that the truck stolen from the Kentucky Transportation Department on Monday, December 25th, 2023 that was parked at the state highway barn, had struck the vehicle.
The vehicle ran through the gate and proceeded over an embankment, where it struck a truck used by the Adair County Road Department.
The collision caused considerable damage to both vehicles.
Joseph Shafer, 48, was charged by Sheriff Brockman with an additional count of Criminal Mischief (1st degree) and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
The Adair County Sheriff’s Office continues the investigation.
(Sheriff Josh Brockman – Adair County Sheriff’s Office)