Two Lexington police officers punished for causing accidents

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ)- Two Lexington police officers have agreed to be punished for causing traffic crashes while on duty.

The Lexington Herald Leader reports the Urban County Council ordered Officer Nathan Barks to go without his cruiser for two weeks and for Officer Roman Sorrel to be suspended for 20 hours without pay.

According to the paper, Sorrell caused a crash in February that sent the other driver to the hospital.

Barks has reportedly caused three crashes this winter, including one in which he reversed into a utility pole.