Two people were injured in a weekend crash.

Around 2:30pm Saturday, Casey County Deputy Tyler Luttrell responded to an accident on KY 78 involving a vehicle and farm equipment. Upon arrival, he found John McGuire, the vehicle driver, and Mark Sharp, the tractor driver. Mark was conversing with a volunteer firefighter, while John lay nearby, moaning in pain.

Deputy Luttrell inquired about their injuries. John reported pain all over, and Mark suspected his ankles were broken. Dispatch was updated on their conditions. A bystander mentioned that John repeatedly admitted to being drunk. When questioned, John confirmed he had consumed a shot of liquor.

Mark explained that the vehicle was on his side of the road, and despite his efforts to avoid a collision, he couldn’t. EMS arrived, and John admitted to crossing the yellow line, causing the accident. An open beer can and an unopened shot bottle were found in John’s vehicle.

Mark was airlifted to UK Hospital, and John was taken to Ephraim McDowell Hospital. Danville PD was contacted for a blood test on John, who consented.

John L. McGuire, 58, was charged with driving on a DUI-suspended license (2nd offense), DUI (2nd offense), and possession of an open alcohol container in a vehicle.