No injuries reported in one-vehicle accident in Fayette County. Hawkeye man arrested on warrant

 On November 8, 2026, at approximately 9:03 AM, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office responded to an unoccupied vehicle in the ditch along Main Street, just south of St. Lucas. After further investigation, the driver was determined to be Ashley Marie Bolton, age 40 of West Union, who had been operating a Gray 2008 Pontiac G6 northbound when she lost control and entered the east side steep ditch. When Bolton entered the steep ditch, she struck a road sign, multiple trees, and a culvert. Bolton reported no injuries. The Pontiac is considered a total loss. Bolton was issued a citation for Failure to Maintain Control.

On November 10, 2026, Matthew Timothy Burnell, age 50, of Hawkeye, was arrested for 2 Fayette County warrants for Probation violation. Burnell is currently being held in the Fayette County Jail without bond.