DAVIESS CO., Ky. (WFIE) - One person is in need of treatment after a crash along I-165 in Daviess County.

That’s according to Sheriff Brad Youngman, who shared photos from the scene Monday evening.

Around 5:10 p.m., authorities say a dump truck heading south left the road and crashed into the overpass support structure on Newbolt Road.

Sheriff Youngman says the accident caused significant damage to the dump truck and may have also damaged the bridge.

According to DCSO, the driver is seriously injured and first responders are working to extricate him from the vehicle.

We’re told a medical helicopter is on scene waiting to transport the driver to the hospital.

Both the southbound lanes of I-165 as well as Newbolt Road are closed at this time.

Drivers are asked to detour around the acc

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