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Salem Driver Injured After Crashing Into Utility Pole

Last updated on Sunday, April 22, 2018

(SALEM) - A Salem resident was seriously injured in an accident early Thursday morning on Beeline Road, west of Rush Creek Road.

According to a Washington Sheriff's Department report officer were alerted to the crash just after 3 a.m.

According to police, a 2004 Crown Victoria driven by 34-year-old Jesse Simpson ran off the southside of Beeline Road, crashed into a utility pole, breaking the pole and brought the power lines to the ground causing a power outage throughout the northern part of Salem.

Speed is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Simpson was transported by ambulance to St. Vincent-Salem Hospital and then airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital.

The Salem Fire Department and Washington County EMS assisted at the scene.

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