An Adair county man was airlifted after an a three vehicle accident on Campbellsville Road Tuesday afternoon at 4:43pm, sheriff Josh Brockman told 99.9 The Big Dawg News that the collision occurred when Charles Barnes, age 91 of Columbia was operating a 2016 Kia attempted to make a turn from a private drive onto KY55 when he pulled into the path of a 2013 Chevy Cruze operated by Michael Keene, age 63 of Columbia who was traveling south on KY55. 

Keene was unable to avoid contact with Barnes striking Barnes vehicle in Drivers side, Keene’s vehicle then spun into the northbound lane of KY55 where it was struck by a 2015 Nissan being operated by Elmer Yoder,age 32 of Columbia who was traveling north. 

Barnes was treated on scene by Adair EMS and transported to TJ  Samson of Columbia where he was then airlifted by helicopter to University of Louisville.  

A passenger in Keene’s vehicle was treated on scene and then transported to TJ Samson of Columbia for additional treatment.

Chief Deputy Brandon Hitch investigaed the collision and was assisted by Deputy Jason Camfield .  

Agencies responding were Adair County 911 , Adair County Sheriff’s Office , Columbia Police Department, Adair County EMS , Columbia - Adair County Fire .