The Wayne County Outlook

March 16, 2010

Sheriff involved in auto accident


Monticello — Two people were transported to the Wayne County Hospital on Tuesday,

March 9, following a two-vehicle crash that involved Sheriff Charles Boston.

According to Kentucky State Police Trooper Sean Dixon, the accident

occurred at around 4:30 p.m. on KY 90 in the Gap of the Ridge area.

Dixon stated that a red 1996 Chevrolet Camaro, operated by Lucas Marcum,

18, of Monticello, was making a right turn from KY 3106 onto KY 90 when it

struck Boston's black 2008 Dodge Charger in the passenger side.

Marcum and a male juvenile passenger in his vehicle were transported

from the scene by the Wayne County EMS to the local hospital for treatment

of minor injuries.

Dixon said that Boston went to the Wayne County Hospital for

precautionary reasons.

He said no alcohol or drug involvement is suspected.

Dixon is in charge of the investigation and was assisted at the scene by

officers from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Wayne County EMS, and the

Monticello Fire Department.