Trooper crashes cruiser on KY 21

BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police say a trooper was sent to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries after wrecking on KY 21 near the I-75 northbound entry ramp.

Police say Officer Aaron Stidham was traveling westbound on KY 21 on patrol, when he went off the right side of the road, hit a guard rail, and overturned.

Madison County EMS took Officer Stidham to University of Kentucky Hospital.

The cruiser was severely damaged and towed from the scene.