Category: Wrongful Death and Fatal Accidents

The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS), Kentucky State Police (KSP), and other law enforcement agencies are combining forces to promote the holiday “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. The campaign started on December 9 and will run through January 1, 2020. It is funded through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which … Continued

Fatal accident One was left dead and four people were injured in a car crash. The accident involved two cars on Dixie Highway at Greenwood Road on Saturday, January 18, 2015. According to reports, a silver Crown Royal Victoria was hit when it turned left into an oncoming black Pontiac Bonneville. The victim, as confirmed … Continued

Kentucky State Police stated that fatal accidents have been decreasing in Kentucky recently. Some police believe the decrease in fatal accidents is because the weather has been milder so far this winter. In past years, Kentucky police noticed that when the roads were icy or snow covered, drivers got into more accidents. This could be … Continued

DUI accidents can lead to some of the deadliest accidents on the road. That’s why it’s so important to drive sober. Police are cracking down on DUIs. If they suspect that you are driving while under the influence, they will pull you over. This is all part of Kentucky’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” … Continued

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are considered to be two of the most dangerous holidays in America. This is because of the holiday parties many attend. That’s why the Kentucky State Police (KSP) gave a stern warning to not drink and drive. As part of the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, KSP says … Continued

On May 14, 1988, a grim bus crash took place in Carrollton, Kentucky. This event is remembered today as the Carrollton Bus Crash. This drunk driving accident is the second deadliest crash to have occurred in the history of the United States. The bus was carrying 62 children (ages 8-16), four chaperones and a driver. … Continued

Statistics In 2010, the Kentucky State Police recorded a total of 147,507 motor vehicle accidents in Kentucky alone. This is slightly higher than the recorded 147,353 motor vehicle accidents in 2009. Out of those wrecks, 748 people were killed while 37,255 were injured. From January to May of 2014, the National Safety Council revealed an … Continued

We already know that Kentucky officials are taking campaigns against drunk driving seriously. The challenge is now on us to play our part as well. We can work together to educate and inform others about the dangers of drunk driving. This will help people see that by drinking and driving, they are not only hurting … Continued

The Clark Memorial Bridge was closed after a fatal accident early Thursday morning, June 12, 2014. Police said a woman attempted to cross Second Street using the crosswalk but a concrete truck was making a right turn onto the Clark Memorial Bridge and hit her. The accident happened at 7:38 a.m. The victim was identified … Continued

News like this is hard to hear. As parents, we try very hard to keep our children safe. Unfortunately, car accidents or DUI accidents can happen. That doesn’t mean we should wait for an accident to happen before we decide to do something about it. For example, we could teach our kids about car safety, … Continued

Workplace fatal accident A 50-year-old man died after a workplace incident at Bill Collins Ford dealership in Louisville. Deputy Coroner Jim Wesley said the man died January 6, 2014 while sitting at his desk in the service department. Norman Kiper of Frankfort was pinned by a vehicle driven by another employee. The vehicle, which was … Continued

On Wednesday, December 4, 2013, there was an unfortunate fatal car accident on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville. Metro Police say they responded to the crash around 3:45 p.m. According to police, a blue Pontiac was heading northbound but then swerved into the southbound lanes. The driver of the blue Pontiac lost control and … Continued

Tragically, a teenager died and another person was critically injured in a Louisville crash involving a UPS delivery truck in December 2013. Kendall Daub, 19, was pronounced dead at the scene. Daub was a passenger in a black Chevrolet Impala. According to the police, Daub’s vehicle was traveling east on Kenton Street when they ran … Continued

The Fast and the Furious star Paul Walker and his long-time business partner and friend Roger Rodas died in a fiery car crash on Saturday, November 30, 2013. The two got in a Porsche GT to head back to LA after throwing a charity car show event to benefit survivors of Typhoon Haiyan in the … Continued

A couple died following a fatal car accident Sunday, August 18, 2013 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The Kentucky State Police said the couple was riding in a maroon Buick LaSabre when the driver of the Buick was making a left turn from Lincoln Parkway to Round Top Road. Then they struck a green Chevy Blazer. The … Continued

On August 28, 2009, 66-year-old Los Angeles resident and sushi restaurant owner Noriko Uno was killed in a car crash. She was running errands when her Toyota Camry 2006 allegedly accelerated suddenly at 100 mph. Who is at fault for this accident? Plaintiff’s claim Yasuharu Uno, Noriko’s husband, and his son Jeffrey claim Toyota is … Continued

A civil case including wrongful death against a Highland Park teen driver has been settled for an undisclosed amount. The claim alleges that Carly Rousso, who was 18 at the time of the accident, inhaled dangerous chemicals from a computer cleaning product (huffing), before striking a family with a car and killing a 5-year-old girl on … Continued

A pregnant woman was killed and two other women were injured after a crash on Monday, May 6, 2013. The accident occurred on Interstate 71. Latonya Hunt, who was 27 weeks pregnant, died at the University of Louisville Hospital about an hour after the crash. Hunt, 31, died of multiple blunt force injuries. According to … Continued

Some brides may feel post wedding blues, but Megan Willis experienced emptiness and loss. The new chapter of her life with her husband ended in less than 24 hours after their big day. Megan was just married to Nick Willis for less than a day before she was widowed. Her husband was killed in a … Continued

Seton Hill University’s Women Lacrosse team was on their way to an NCAA-II match at Millersville University, Pennsylvania. Then, the bus went off of the road and crashed into a tree. The bus driver died at the scene, and three others, including the coach, were flown to Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Coach Katrina Quigley, … Continued

If you want your trip to be safe, you have to wear your seat belt. It’s as simple as that. However, drivers and motorists do not do this all the time. This is a deadly mistake. It could cost you your life. Related: Seat Belts Can Be The Difference Between Life or Death With Kentucky … Continued

A Kentucky National Guard soldier was supposed to obey traffic laws and save lives. This may not be the case with Christopher Brandt. Kentucky National Guard soldier, Christopher Brandt, 23, of Lowmansville, Kentucky pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a vehicle crash in North Dakota that killed two passengers and injured a third. … Continued

Fatal teen accident statistics Fatal accidents involving teenage drivers dramatically increased in 2012, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. In a new report, deaths of teen drivers increased 19% in the first six months of 2012 and more than doubled the percentage for the whole year. There were 240 fatal accidents involving 16 and … Continued

A deadly accident happened on February 20, 2013 on Highway 393 in Crestwood, approximately a mile north of Centerfield Drive. According to police, John Gebhart, 22, was traveling southbound on Highway 393. Gebhard lost control of his car and struck a guardrail. Reports have shown that Gebhart has suffered massive injuries and was subsequently pronounced … Continued