MAYFIELD, KY (KFVS) - A teen was injured after deputies say heavy rain contributed to a crash on US 45 about a mile south of Lone Oak.

Around 2:40 p.m. on Monday, June 17 officers were dispatched to US 45 after a red 2002 Chevy Trailblazer, driven by Michael Mix from Mayfield, ran off the road.

According to the McCracken County Sheriff's Department, Mix lost control of the SUV while southbound on US 45, collided with an earth embankment ditch and overturned several times before coming to a final rest on its wheels.

Mix was taken to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Deputies say localized heavy rain and water collecting on the road were contributing factors. They say the right lane of US 45 was partially blocked for about 30 minutes.

(KFVS) - The Kentucky State Police will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints throughout the Post 1 district, to check drivers for compliance with motor vehicle laws including driving under the influence statutes.

KSP uses traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for motorists using the public roadways and to provide a deterrent for those who violate laws contained in the Kentucky Revised Statutes.

They say the intent of a traffic safety checkpoint is to provide for a high visibility, public safety service, focusing on vehicular equipment deficiencies, confirming appropriate registration and insurance of vehicles and the valid licensing of drivers. Violations of law or other public safety issues that arise shall be addressed.

GRAVES COUNTY, KY (KFVS) - A Lowes man was sent to the hospital with multiple injuries after a single vehicle crash on KY 849 around 11:02 a.m. Monday.

Graves County Sheriff Dewayne Redmon said deputies responded to the area of 705 SR 849 West for a single vehicle crash. He said the investigation revealed that 31-year-old Mitchell Meyer was driving westbound on KY 849 West when the vehicle dropped off the right shoulder of the road and hit some mailboxes.

Deputies say Meyer then over-corrected, crossed both lanes of KY 849 West and ran off of the south shoulder of the road. After his vehicle left the road, they say it rolled over four to five times before coming to rest on the right side in a field.