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Driver escapes overturned dump truck after brakes fail, harrowing ride

At Barnetts Creek Road near Scott Hill Road, Adair County, KY - ACSO reports brakes apparently failed , operator unable to control vehicle, which overturns at least once.. Nineteen year old Set Ellis was able to climb out of the vehicle - refuses treatment.

By Deputy Adam Cravens
Adair County Sheriffs Department

The Adair County Sheriff's Office responded to a dump truck rolling over at the intersection of Barnetts Creek Road and Scott Hill Road, Monday evening, October 21, 2013. The dump truck was being driven by Christian Seth Ellis, 19 of Dunnville, KY when it appears the brakes failed. Ellis attempted to maintain control as he drove downhill before losing it at the bottom of Scott Hill Road where the vehicle rolled down an embankment at least once and landed upright. Ellis was able to climb out of the vehicle and refused treatment. The Knifley Fire Department also responded to the scene. - Deputy Adam Cravens




This story was posted on 2013-10-22 04:32:36
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