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Man killed, two others injured in Pulaski County crash

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Posted at 3:26 PM, Apr 01, 2022
and last updated 2022-04-01 15:39:24-04

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a crash where the driver was killed and his two passengers were injured.

According to KSP, troopers were chasing Timothy Mcculley, of London. Mcculley was originally running from Wayne County Sheriff's Office after a reported theft in Monticello.

Reports say that Mcculley approached the intersection of Highway 914 and Highway 80 and crossed the intersection onto Garner School Road where he lost control and hit a rock embankment. He was not wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mcculley had two passengers in the car with him at the time of the accident. Brandie A. Messer of Artemus, KY was listed with critical injuries and flown to UK Hospital. John J. Hart of Corbin, KY was sent to Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital for his injuries.

Mcculley's body was sent to the State Medical Examiner's Office for further evaluation.