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Laurel deputies make arrest at crash scene on West Laurel Road

Laurel County, Ky. -  Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Rick Cloyd along with Deputy Rodney VanZant arrested an individual west of London on Tuesday afternoon January 8, 2019 at approximately 3:07 PM.

The arrest occurred on West Laurel Road, approximately 4 miles west of London after deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle traffic crash there.

Arrested was Kathy E. Fields age 58 of London, Ky.

Upon arrival at the scene deputies located the vehicle – A black colored Lincoln MKX overturned in a ditch over an embankment there.

Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County checked the driver for injuries and she refused medical treatment. Deputies conducted an investigation on the driver determining that she was under the influence.

Kathy E Fields was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense and was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

Inset photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.

Also assisting at the crash site was London Laurel Rescue Squad and Laurel County Fire Department.

Photo of crash site provided by Deputy Cloyd.

 

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