Kentucky Accident Blog

Bicyclist Killed on U.S. Highway 25 in London, Kentucky

26-year-old Chris Powers of Johsburg, Illinois was killed while cycling in Laurel County on Sunday evening, August 31, 2008.  Powers was riding with another bicyclist when a Kentucky State Trooper, Chris Roberts, while responding to a call hit both cyclists resulting in the death of Powers and the other rider suffering only minor injuries.

The investigation showed that a white Plymouth was preparing to make a right turn but stopped suddenly to avoid the cyclists.  Trooper Roberts was behind the Plymouth when it stopped suddenly and swerved to the right hitting both of the bikers.  Powers was pronounced dead at the scene.  The investigation is still on-going but investigators say it initially appears to be a tragic accident.

This bicycle fatality was one of 13 who were killed on Kentucky roadways during the Labor Day holiday weekend.  Nine of the crashes were involving automobiles in which the victims were not wearing seatbelts.  There was also a motorcycle crash as well as an ATV crash in which none of the victims were not wearing helmets.

Careful driving is the safest driving but during holiday weekends the is particularly true.  There is a higher volume of traffic on the roads therefore more of an opportunity for accidents.  For more information on Louisville, Ky attorney Mike Schafer go to www.mikeschaferlaw.com.