MASONVILLE, KY (February 24, 2018)–Kentucky State Police responded to a report of an accident with injuries in the 9100 block of US 231.

 Troopers determined that a 17 year old juvenile was operating her 2005 Nissan Altima southbound on 231 when she fell asleep. The juvenile then left the west side of the roadway coming to final rest in a ditch along the roadway.

Masonville Fire Department and Yellow Ambulance removed the juvenile from the vehicle and transported her to Owensboro Health Hospital for treatment of her injuries. US 231 was restricted to one lane of travel for approximately 45 minutes while emergency workers cleaned up the collision site.

Citizens can contribute to highway safety by calling KSP toll-free at: (1-800-222-5555). Citizens can call to confidentially report impaired drivers or any criminal activity. You may also download the free KSP mobile phone app. The app provides quick, direct access to KSP including weather, road and traffic information as well as text, voice and photo tip capabilities to report criminal behavior. The app is available for iPhone, iPad and Android applications and can be easily downloaded free of charge through Apple and Google Play stores.