2 young children transported for treatment after crash in Adair County

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. – Two young children were transported for treatment after a reported crash in Adair County.

According to the Adair County Sheriff’s Office, a single-vehicle collision occurred on Little Cake Road Thursday involving three children.

Authorities say preliminary investigation shows the vehicle was traveling westbound on Little Cake Road when it traveled off of the road and entered the right shoulder, striking a tree.

Deputies say during the collision, two of the children were ejected from the vehicle.

Authorities say a 4-year-old female was transported to Norton Children’s Hospital for treatment, and a 2-year-old male was transported to T.J. Samson Community Hospital’s Just for Kids unit.

According to deputies, a 9-month-old was released into the care of family members.

Authorities say the investigation also involved assistance from Adair County EMS, the Adair County Fire Department and Russell County EMS.

The sheriff’s office reminds drivers of the importance of properly securing children in age- and size- appropriate child safety seats and ensuring all occupants are properly restrained while traveling.