Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Accident Kills Clay County Man

  • {Manchester, Kentucky}...Kentucky State Police say John R. Russell, 24, of Lockards Creek, a man who died in a car wreck in Clay County Wednesday morning, is suspected to have used drugs or alcohol before driving. Police say Russell was driving about 4 miles south of Manchester when he turned his vehicle into the path of a vehicle driven by Betty Bailey, 58, of Big Creek. Russell was pronounced dead at the scene. Bailey, who was wearing a seat belt, was treated for minor injuries at Manchester Memorial Hospital.