Two Separate Auto Accidents in Daviess County

Two separate Monday morning accidents in Daviess County, Kentucky kept emergency crews busy but did not result in any serious injuries.

The first accident occurred on Highway 81 when a driver ran off the roadway and struck a utility pole, according to sheriff’s deputies. Power was out in much of the area due to the accident, which occurred at about 7:00 a.m. Monday. It took crews several hours to clear the accident scene and regain power.

The second accident occurred as an indirect result of the previous Highway 81 accident. According to deputies, because Highway 81 was blocked, a semi-truck driver was using Highway 554 as a detour. The truck slid off the highway and jack-knifed near Todd Bridge Road. Highway 554 was closed for a short time in result of the accident.

Fortunately, no serious injuries reported in either accident.