Husband & wife airlifted after Friday morning crash in Laurel County

Laurel County, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: deputy Taylor McDaniel along with accident Reconstructionist/Detective Chris Edwards are investigating a two vehicle serious injury traffic crash which occurred on US 25 at Fariston Road, approximately 2 miles south of London on Friday morning June 2, 2017 at approximately 11:10 AM.

Deputies report that apparently a pickup truck pulled out from Fariston Road in front of the path of a southbound car colliding with it there.

Critical injuries occurred to the driver and passenger of the car.

No injuries were reported to the driver in the pickup.

  • The driver of the Dodge 2500 pickup is identified as: Dache Dawkins age 25 of Connecticut-no injuries reported.
  • The driver of the Chrysler convertible car is identified as: Leonard Shultis age 71.
  • The passenger in the Chrysler convertible car is identified as: His wife Ruth Shultis age 63 both of Somerset---both have critical injuries and were airlifted to UK Med Ctr., Lexington for treatment.

    • Assisting at the scene of the crash for Laurel Sheriff's office was Capt. Chuck Johnson, Sgt. Brett Reeves, and Deputy Brandon Broughton. Also assisting was: Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, London Laurel Rescue Squad, and Lily Volunteer Fire Department.

    Photo of crash site is attached.