Knott County Man Charged with DUI Following Accident

A Knott County man is facing charges for allegedly driving while intoxicated with three
kids in his car.

Kentucky State Police responded to a crash Monday night in Hazard on Pine Valley Road near KY-80.

The Hazard Herald cites police reports indicating one driver, Joseph L. Fortney of Emmalena, allegedly had a blood alcohol level of 0.144, which is nearly twice the legal limit.

Fortney was charged with DUI and three counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.