Multiple fatalities in Clinton County Collision

Posted by John Humphress on Dec 18, 2010

The Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatality that occurred on Friday, December 17th that resulted in 4 fatalities. The collision happened at approximately 3:40 PM CST 6 miles west of Albany on KY 0090. A Red 2000 Chevy Pickup operated by 54-year-old Ricky Brinkley of Bowling Green, traveling eastbound, attempted to overtake another eastbound vehicle and struck a westbound 1999 Plymouth Van head on in the westbound lane. Ricky Brinkley was pronounced deceased at the Clinton County Hospital. Personal injury lawyers often assist the families of victims in tragic crashes like this by pursuing justice and rightful compensation. Consider reviewing this collection of real-world outcomes that highlights the impact of effective legal representation.

The van was operated by 36-year-old David Moreland who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Van passengers, 25-year-old Amanda Moreland was pronounced deceased at the scene and 7-year-old McKenzie Moreland of Albany was pronounced deceased at the Clinton County Hospital. 5-year-old Haylee Moreland of Albany is in stable condition after being transported to University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington.

Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the collision and no seatbelts were in use in either vehicle. The deceased were pronounced by Clinton County Coroner Steve Talbott. Tpr. David Long is investigating and was assisted at the scene by additional units from Post 15, Clinton County Sheriff’s Dept., Clinton and Cumberland County Fire, EMS and Rescue personnel.

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Posted by John Humphress on Dec 18, 2010

Kentucky’s Jobless Rate Increases to 10.2 Percent in November

Posted by John Humphress on Dec 17, 2010

Editor’s Note: Preliminary November and revised October labor market information are included in this release.

FRANKFORT, Ky.  — Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate increased to 10.2 percent in November 2010 from a revised 10 percent in October 2010, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.

The November 2010 jobless rate is .5 percentage points lower than the 10.7 percent rate recorded in November 2009 for the state. The 10.2 percent rate recorded in November 2010 is the highest rate since May 2010 when it was 10.4 percent.