GRAVES COUNTY, KENTUCKY (NewsFirst) — Hit and Run Injury Accident on US-45S in Water Valley.
On March 24, 2024, at approximately 8:30 PM, Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 Block of US-45S in Water Valley for reports of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian and fled.
Preliminary investigation indicated that Jaime Jackson of Water Valley was crossing the roadway attempting to retrieve a dog when a burgundy SUV that was traveling southbound at from what witnesses describe as a high rate of speed, struck Jackson. Witnesses advised deputies that the vehicle briefly stopped, and then departed traveling northbound toward Mayfield.
Jackson sustained traumatic injuries and was air lifted to an area hospital. Deputies attempted to locate the vehicle in the area but were unable. Through investigation and witness interviews the vehicle is believed to be a burgundy SUV with front end damage.
Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff’s office at 270-247-4501. The investigation is on-going by Deputy Garret Clark.
Deputy Clark was assisted by Deputies, Tony Cornwell, Austin Caldwell, and Peyton Jackson. Graves County EMS also assisted. The Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the passersby and Water Valley citizens who stopped and rendered aid to Jackson prior to first responder arrival.
