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Local woman charged with murder following automobile accident Melodie Phelps News Editor A local man was killed and a woman has been charged with murder, following a tragic two-vehicle accident on KY 1275 near Fall Creek on Tuesday, May 10. Eric Adkins, 23, of Rt. 3, Monticello died of multiple injuries, including blunt force trauma to the left side of his chest, according to Wayne County Deputy Coroner Forrest Hicks. Adkins was pronounced dead at the Wayne County Emergency Room at approximately 3:45 p.m. Emma Bertram, 45, of Rt. 5, Monticello, has been charged with murder in connection with the crash. Wayne County Sheriff James Lynn Hill said that Bertram was driving a Chevrolet truck and was traveling south on KY 1275, when she collided with a northbound 2002 Lincoln, which was driven by Adkins. The accident occurred at approximately 2:14 p.m., about a mile and a half north of Monticello. A passenger in Adkins¹ vehicle, Rodney Blevins, 27, of Monticello, was injured in the accident and was taken to the Wayne County Hospital for treatment. Bertram, who was taken to the Wayne County Hospital, was originally charged with manslaughter second degree and assault first degree. The Sheriff¹s Department obtained a search warrant in order to collect a blood sample from Bertram. Sheriff James Lynn Hill said results of that test are pending. According to the citation issued for Bertram¹s arrest, she participated in a breathalyzer test, but refused any other field sobriety tests. The Sheriff¹s Department issued a statement on Wednesday, noting that the collision is suspected to be alcohol related. Bertram appeared in Wayne District Court Wednesday, May 11, where she entered a plea of not guilty to the original charge. A motion was made to upgrade the charge of manslaughter second degree to murder, which was sustained. No bond has been set for Bertram, who has been lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center. The Wayne County Sheriff¹s Office was assisted by Kentucky State Police Trooper Parrish Baker with accident reconstruction. Hill said the investigation is continuing. Adkins is survived by his parents, Jerry and Diane Adkins, of Monticello. Funeral services were held Friday, May 13 at the chapel of the Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home. Complete obituary information is included on page 6-A of this edition. Add a comment |
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