Palmyra Public Safety and Jefferson County Sheriff's Officers Respond to Vehicle Crash

According to an update from Palmyra Public Safety, on Friday morning Palmyra Public Safety and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle crash with the occupant trapped on State Highway 59. The occupant was wearing a seat belt and was uninjured. Responders gained access to the vehicle through the sunroof and assisted the occupant from the vehicle. The occupant was released from the scene to a friend. While crews were operating on this scene, another driver drove through the scene at a high rate of speed while coming into close proximity and nearly striking law enforcement, towing, and EMS vehicles. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has taken enforcement action with the driver.