Cops & Courts

A driver who overturned her vehicle on Smithfield Road with three children inside has been arrested in connection with that incident, police say.

Buffy C. Flanagan, 36, of Greenwood Court in Shelbyville, was arrested Friday and charged with DUI, first offense, first degree wanton endangerment and second-degree assault.

An assault charge may occur against a driver when someone is injured as a result of an accident of this type.

A Florida man who was in a serious auto accident on I-64 Dec. 22 is now on the way back for treatment, said Detective Jason Rice.

Terry Ray, of Orlando, was involved in the accident near 38-mile marker, a location of numerous accidents this year.

Ray drove off the road and into a ravine, and firefighters had to lift him back up to the roadway using a winch. He was airlifted to the University of Louisville. Detective Jason Rice said Ray ran off the road due to a medical condition.

Two different accidents – one after a high-speed police chase – at the same location early Saturday morning have left one Shelby County man in critical condition and a Shelby County fire truck heavily damaged, Fire Chief Bobby Cowherd said.

Casey McCall of Simpsonville was airlifted to the University of Louisville, where he remains in critical condition after his vehicle struck a fire truck on La Grange Road.

Driving Under the Influence  

Jessica S. Brandenburg, 22, of 1502 Bostwick St. in Louisville was arrested Jan. 4 at 1533 Midland Trail and charged with driving under the influence, second offense, under aggravating circumstances.

  Theft-Related  

Marvin Palencia, 38, of 1586 Lena Court in Shelbyville was arrested Dec. 30 at 303 Main St. and charged with second-degree forgery and identity theft.