STAFF REPORT
Glasgow News 1
A Scottsville man was struck by a vehicle while walking along Cleveland Avenue at about 7 p.m. Monday night, according to a Glasgow police press release. The collision happened near the Akebono Brake factory between between Donnelley Drive and Industrial Drive.
“Officers were dispatched to an injury collision involving a pedestrian on Old Bowling Road,” the release stated. “Upon arrival, officers observed a male subject lying in the ditch with apparent broken bones and a severe laceration to his left arm.
“Officers began providing medical attention, including applying a tourniquet to the injured arm.”
The injured man was identified as Russell Crouch of Scottsville. Barren-Metcalfe Emergency Medical Services personnel arrived and took over emergency medical care, the release stated. Crouch was transported from the scene to T.J. Samson Community Hospital and later flown by Air Methods to the University of Louisville Hospital.
The driver of a 2019 Ford Expedition, Brandon Acree, told police he was driving westbound on Old Bowling Green Road (Cleveland Avenue) and never saw Crouch. He said he heard the collision and stopped to see what he had hit, according to the release.
Acree was cited for vehicle registration violations and released, the press release stated.
The collision was investigated by Officer Dawson Wooten.
Key Facts:
– Russell Crouch of Scottsville was the injured pedestrian.
– The collision occurred about 7 p.m. Nov. 2 near the Akebono Brake factory.
– Officers applied a tourniquet before EMS took over care.
– Air Methods flew Crouch to University of Louisville Hospital.
– Driver Brandon Acree was cited for vehicle registration violations and released.
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