Deputies from Calloway County Sheriff’s Office responded to Highway 94 East near the intersection of Clayton Drive for a report of a two vehicle injury collision around 9:33 a.m. Tuesday, according to a news release.
Preliminary investigation indicates Karen Paul, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, was eastbound on Highway 94 approaching Clayton Drive when, for an unknown reason, she crossed into the westbound lane. Clara Thomas, age 78, of Cadiz, Kentucky, was westbound on Highway 94 at the time of the collision.
Karen Paul and Clara Thomas were both entrapped in their vehicles and were extricated by Calloway County Fire-Rescue and Murray-Calloway County Ambulance Service. Both were then transported to Murray-Calloway County Hospital and later airlifted to trauma centers for injuries received during the collision.
Calloway County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by Calloway County Fire-Rescue and Murray-Calloway County Ambulance Service.
Sheriff Knight would like to remind drivers to use their seat belts and obey all traffic regulations.
Knight would also like to encourage anyone that witnesses any unusual or possible criminal activity to call the Sheriff’s Office at 270-753-3151 or utilize the email address, tips@callkyso.com .