A Murray woman was charged with DUI after four people were injured in a three-vehicle wreck on Interstate 69 in Caldwell County over the weekend.
Caldwell County Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Noel reports deputies were dispatched to the 92-mile marker of I-69 in reference to a reckless driver shortly after 8:15 Saturday morning. While responding to a reckless driver, Noel says they were advised of a three-vehicle crash at the 88-mile marker.
After arriving on the scene, Deputy Chad Hawkins says his investigation determined 54-year old Julie Mollette, of Murray struck the back of a vehicle driven by 47-year old Paul Kirkwood, of Hanson, causing him to lose control, cross the median, and hit a vehicle driven by 67-year old William Southard, of Cadiz.
According to Deputy Hawkins, Mollette was taken into custody and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence. She was lodged in the Caldwell County Jail.
He says Kirkwood and his 11-year old passenger were airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Southard and his passenger, 68-year old Robyn Southard, were transported to Baptist Health in Madisonville for treatment.
Deputy Hawkins was assisted on the scene by Dawson Springs Police Department, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, Caldwell County EMS, Air Evac, and Wallace Towing.
