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Cadiz Police Officer Directing School Traffic Struck by Motorist

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A Cadiz police officer directing school traffic was was struck by a motorist Monday. 

A preliminary Kentucky State Police investigation reports 72-year-old George Hicks struck officer David Colbert outside of Trigg County High School.

Colbert was taken to Trigg County Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

KSP said heavy rain and decreased visibility are likely factors that led to the collision. Criminal charges are not anticipated.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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