Officer-involved collision in Corbin

CORBIN, Ky. (WTVQ) -A Kentucky State Trooper was involved in an accident Wednesday afternoon on the Corbin Bypass.

Police say Officer Wendell Hunter was on KY 3041 in Corbin when he clocked a speeding vehicle. Investigators say Officer Hunter slowed down on the shoulder and attempted to turn so he could pursue the vehicle, when he collided with a Honda Odyssey driven by Amanda Smith-Ball of Annville.

According to police, both vehicles suffered severe damage.  Officer Hunter and Ms. Smith-Ball were taken to the hospital and released with minor injuries.

Drugs and alcohol are not suspected, and both were wearing seat belts.