Police Cruiser, ATV Collide

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Posted: 11:44 AM Sep 8, 2008
Last Updated: 11:44 AM Sep 8, 2008

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State police are investigating after a bizarre wreck involving a trooper and an ATV.

It all started Friday night in Letcher County when Trooper Ben Campbell tried to pull over Tommy Newman of Whitesburg. He who was riding his ATV along Highway 317.

Police say Newman suddenly braked, causing Trooper Campbell to swerve to avoid hitting him.

Then, police say Newman turned sharply and hit Campbell's cruiser.

Newman was airlifted to the hospital. He was not wearing a helmet.

Charges are expected to be filed.

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Posted by: MOM Location: Lexington on Sep 12, 2008 at 08:50 PM
Do you think the ATV rider should have a refresher course on rules of the "road"? The trooper was doing his job. Thank you KSP for doing your job.

Posted by: grumpy on Sep 8, 2008 at 04:44 PM
the atv rider will should be charged why ask he caused the trooper to hit him by locking the brakes and turning in front of him stop bashing KSP

Posted by: Fred Location: Redbird on Sep 8, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Well, if ATV riders would obey the law & not ride upon the roadway, this would not have happened. The Trooper is in the right, where in the KRS does it say that ATV's can ride upon all roads in the state. I would throw the book at ATV riders!!!!!!

Posted by: Anonymous on Sep 8, 2008 at 03:17 PM
I agree with Taneeta

Posted by: Taneeta Location: Lexington on Sep 8, 2008 at 02:03 PM
typical eastern kentucky hillbillies!

Posted by: anonomous on Sep 8, 2008 at 01:37 PM
I didn't think that a co was suposed to chase an ATV rider who doesn't have a helmet

Posted by: Anonymous Location: LOndon, KY on Sep 8, 2008 at 01:04 PM
Charges on who? Another trooper involved in a wreck? Time for some refresher driving courses!!

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