A crash occurred on US 23 around 2pm the afternoon of Thursday, February 8, 2018. A vehicle  had pulled out at the intersection of US 23 and Town Branch, making a left turn, when it collided with a van traveling north. The collision caused the first vehicle to cross the median, into the path of a third vehicle. Three people were transported from the scene to Pikeville Medical Center. Two were treated for minor injuries, and a female driver is listed as being in critical condition.