Laurel County, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Deputy Bryon Lawson along with Deputy Josh Scott investigated a two vehicle injury traffic crash which occurred on US 25, approximately 4 miles north of London on Wednesday morning February 22, 2017 at approximately 6:02 AM.
The investigating deputies report that apparently a Hyundai Elantra hydroplaned on wet roadways on a bridge overpass and struck the bridge structure there. Then a Ford F-250 collided with the car on the overpass.
The driver of the car was identified as Joseph Buttery age 22 of Old Hare Rd., East Bernstadt – no injuries reported.
The driver of the F-250 pickup was identified as Larry Proffitt age 47 of Kentucky Hollow Rd., London – no injuries reported. A passenger identified as Shannon Smith age 37 of Kentucky Hollow Rd., London – transported by Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County to St. Joseph Hospital London with possible injuries.
Assisting at the scene was East Bernstadt Volunteer Fire Department.
Photo of crash site attached.