Motorcyclist injured in crash at Madisonville Rd and Bypass

An accident involving a car and motorcycle Thursday afternoon at Madisonville Road and the Bypass injured one of the drivers.

Hopkinsville police investigated and determined 19-year old Brandon Smith of Hopkinsville was making a left turn from Madisonville Road onto the Bypass and drove into the path of a northbound motorcycle operated by 27-year old Christopher Terpening of Hopkinsville, who was unable to stop in time to avoid a collision.

Terpening was taken to Jennie Stuart Medical Center for injuries to his hands, hip, pelvis, leg and ankle.