Major Two-Vehicle Wreck on N Smedley Rd

On Wednesday, May 21 at 7:07 pm, Washington County Sheriff's Department, Washington County Ambulance Service, and the Campbellsburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call in regard to a two-vehicle wreck located at 1661 N Smedley Rd near Smedley Church.

Upon arrival, two vehicles could be seen, both with substantial damage. One was sitting in the middle of the intersection of N Smedley and W Lost River Rd, and the other could be seen further west on W Lost River in the embankment.

Evidence at the scene and statements from the drivers and passengers suggest that a black 2003 Infiniti FX3, driven by Rachel Reed, age 32 of Salem, was traveling north on Smedley Road and a red 1983 Porsche 944, driven by Baden Stewart, age 24 of Campbellsburg, was traveling west on Lost River Road.

Reed failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of N Smedley Road and W Lost River Road. Reed stated she was distracted by the male and female passengers in the rear seats of her vehicle, and she did not see Stewart's car approaching the intersection from the east. Reed struck the front driver's door of Stewart's vehicle, forcing him into the embankment on the northwest side of the intersection. Reed's vehicle spun 180 degrees, coming to a stop in the intersection, facing south.

Stewart was transported to St. Vincent Salem Hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries by the Washington County Ambulance Service. Reed refused medical treatment at the scene.

During the course of the accident investigation, it was discovered that Reed had been drinking alcohol prior to the accident. The investigation revealed that Reed's blood alcohol content was above the legal limit and she was arrested and transported to the Washington County Detention Center where she was charged with OWI per se, OWI with a prior conviction, and OWI with a BAC of 0.15 or higher.

The investigation was led by Deputy Hailee Thomasson, and she was assisted by Sergeant Matt Hein and Deputy Paul Reyling.

All subjects are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in court.

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