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Fatal Crash on Ring Road

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A crash in Elizabethtown left one dead this morning. 

Around 7 a.m., Elizabethtown Police were called to the 2400 block of Ring Road in response to a motor vehicle collision. 

“Our preliminary investigation indicates a Toyota passenger car being driven by 29-year-old Devyn Vittitow of Elizabethtown, attempted to make a left-turn from the parking lot of the Valero gas station to go eastbound on Ring Road. He crossed into the path of a westbound SUV and was struck. Mr. Vittitow was pronounced deceased at the scene. All three adult passengers in his vehicle were injured, and as a result, were transported for medical care. The driver of the SUV, an adult female, was a lone occupant and sustained non life-threatening injuries,” stated Public Information Officer Chris Denham.

The crash remains under investigation.

Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Opens in Towne Mall

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Baptist Health Hardin has opened a vaccine clinic at Towne Mall in Elizabethtown.

The clinic will operate Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vaccinations are available at this clinic for persons ages 18 and older.

The daily vaccine schedule is as follows:

Only the Moderna vaccine booster will be administered on Mondays.

Only the first, second and third doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be administered on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Appointments are required for all doses. 

For more information, visit BaptistHealth.com.

Elizabethtown Regional Airport Announces New Instrument Landing System

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Yesterday, the Elizabethtown Airport Board announced the activation of a new Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Addington Field. The $600,000 project was completely funded by the city of Elizabethtown.

“We want to thank the City of Elizabethtown for its support through funding,” stated Airport Board Chairman Don Wise. 

The use of the ILS will improve safety by providing important visual cues for making a stabilizing approach, even when the ceiling and visibility are low, including at night or in bad weather. 

This new system will help increase the airport’s capacity for pilot training.