On September 15th, 2022, at approximately 2:16 p.m., the Henry County Sheriff’s Office took a report of a van versus Semi accident in the 1100-grid of Benton Avenue. An investigation determined that Lori Thompson, 54, operator of a 2008 Kia Sedona, was headed Southbound on Benton Ave when she rear ended a Semi trailer turning into a farm but was unable to see it due to the gravel dust. The 2nd vehicle, a 2001 Mack farm semi, was driven by 34-year-old Lee Unternahrer. The Kia sustained an estimated $3000 in damage and was towed away, the semi received no visible damage, minor possible injuries were reported.
Lori was cited for Following Too Closely.
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