On March 24th, 2023 at approximately 4:27 P.M. Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Woodville Road and Bethel Church Road in reference to a two vehicle collision involving a McCracken County School Bus.
Unit 1 Operator: Rhonda A Dukes, 58 years old, of Kevil Kentucky
Unit 2 Operator: Blayke O Williams, 32 years old, of Kevil Kentucky
Preliminary investigation revealed that Dukes was operating a yellow 2019 McCracken County School Bus northbound on Bethel Church Road. Williams was operating a black 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe westbound on Woodville Road. As Dukes crossed the intersection of Bethel Church Road and Woodville Road, Williams struck the passenger side center of the school bus. At the time of the collision, thirteen children were on board the school bus. All individuals involved were checked out on scene by Mercy Regional EMS, with no reports of any serious injuries.
Deputies were assisted on scene by West McCracken Fire Department, Mercy Regional EMS, Speedy’s Towing, and Lents Towing.