HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Kentucky State Police investigated a two-vehicle, injury collision, involving an on-duty Christian County Deputy, that occurred at the 9 mile marker of the Pennyrile Parkway on December 23 at 11:51 p.m.
Police said Robert Lewis Jr, 35, of Clarksville, TN, was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Impala southbound on the Pennyrile Parkway. Deputy David King, 43, of Hopkinsville, was driving his agency issued Chevy Tahoe and was parked on the southbound shoulder of the Pennyrile Parkway watching for a reckless driver that he had received a complaint about.
Lewis’ vehicle left the roadway and hit the back of Deputy King’s vehicle. Police later determined he was the reckless driver that had been reported to King.
Lewis was transported via ambulance to Jennie Stuart Medical Center and later transferred to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville. Deputy King was transported via ambulance to Jennie Stuart Medical Center where he was treated and released.
Both Lewis and King were wearing seatbelts.
Police did not say whether Lewis will be charged.