PEMBROKE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A business in Pembroke was severely damaged after a truck crashed into it Saturday afternoon.
Deputies with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident on Nov. 14 at 3:24 p.m. at East Nashville Street. The driver lost control of his truck and hit the side of an automotive shop next to Dollar General, according to a news release from CCSO.
A man was working in the building at the time of the accident but sustained no injuries. The Pembroke Fire Department and Christian County Rescue assisted deputies. Personnel utilized specialized equipment to safely extricate the driver from the vehicle.
Pembroke Fire says that following evaluation on scene, the driver declined medical transport and refused further medical care. Prior to clearing the scene, crews conducted an assessment of the structure to ensure there were no active hazards and confirmed the building was fire safe.
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