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James Franklin Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident in Hopkins County Kentucky

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Fatal Accident in Hopkins County Claims Life of James Franklin-Kentucky Fatal Accident Attorney

WHEN:    July 16, 2009

LOCATION:     US 41-A, Hopkins County, Kentucky

DESCRIPTION:    James Franklin, age 77, was pronounced dead at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon.

According to the Kentucky State Police Department at around 2:00 p.m. a vehicle driven by Eric Cruce was traveling south on US 41-A.  As he approached the intersection of KY 502 he prepared to make a left turn by slowing his vehicle.  It has not been determined whether he had used his turn signal.

James Franklin approached from behind and failed to stop, hitting Mr. Cruce’s vehicle.  After the impact Mr. Franklin’s vehicle then was sent into the northbound lane where he was hit head on by a UPS truck.

James Franklin was pronounced dead at the scene while the UPS driver, Keith Harris, and Mr. Cruce were transported to hospitals for treatment. 

WE all know that accidents will happen but I often wonder if the number and severity of the accidents would lessen if drivers would watch their speed and be cognizant of the other driving situations around them.  Our sympathies go to the family of Mr. Franklin.

 

Alcohol Suspected in Pedestrian Fatality, Hopkins County, Kentucky

Pedestrian Killed Over Holiday Weekend in Hopkins County Kentucky-Pedestrian Attorney Mike Schafer
DATE:  July, 2009
LOCATION:  Madisonville, KY
TYPE:  Alcohol suspected in accident that killed pedestrian Lachelle Williams.

This past holiday weekend was fatal for 30-year-old Lachelle Williams.  Witnesses state that a vehicle being driven by 20-year-old Erick Hendrix was speeding westbound on Noel Avenue in Madisonville, KY when he lost control.  The vehicle then left the road on the westbound side and continued on the sidewalk and the yard.  He then struck two pedestrians,  Lachelle Williams and Thomasa Wallace.  Ms. Williams was pronounced dead at the scene while Ms. Wallace was transported to Regional Medical Center for treatment for her injuries.  After hitting the pedestrians Hendrix continued along the sidewalk crossing a parking lot and Park Row before hitting a utility pole and a building.

Mr. Hendrix was arrested on the charges of Murder, Assault 1^st Degree, DUI 2^nd Offense (with Aggravating Circumstances), Leaving the Scene of an Accident and Possession of Open Alcoholic Beverage in Vehicle.  He is currently housed in the Hopkins County Detention Center.