Two injured in Bath County crash

OWINGSVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ)- The Morehead Post 8 of the Kentucky State Police received multiple 911 calls regarding a one vehicle accident on I-64 near the 118 mile marker before 2 Sunday afternoon.

Upon further investigation, it was determined that Kenneth Shoptaw, 39, of Inez, Kentucky was traveling eastbound on the interstate when he crossed into the median.

Mr. Shoptaw continued through the median and entered the westbound lane of the interstate, over-corrected and re-entered the median where his vehicle began to overturn several times.

Both people were extracted from the vehicle by the Bath County Fire Department and Bath County EMS.

Kenneth was airlifted to UK Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.

The passenger, Sherry Bowen, 31, of Warfield, Kentucky was transported to St. Joe’s Medical Center in Mt. Sterling where she was released after refusing medical treatment.

The crash remains under investigation by Trooper Brad Watson.