Dump Truck Crosses Over I-65 Killing Paul Waddle of Louisville, Kentucky

Paul Waddle Killed in Traffic Accident on I-65 in Kentucky-Accident Attorney in Kentucky
Date:    April 22, 2009
Location:    I-65 near Lebanon Junction
Information:    Waste Management truck crossed median killing Paul Waddle

According to Kentucky State Police at around 9:20 a.m. on Wednesday morning a Waste Management dump truck was traveling north on I-65 near Lebanon Junction in Bullitt County Kentucky.  The driver of the dump, Steven Barnes of Lebanon Junction, lost control of the truck which crossed the median.  Paul Waddle of Louisville, Kentucky was parked in the right shoulder of southbound I-65 when the truck crossed the median, striking his car.  The impact of the accident caused the death of Mr. Waddle.  Kentucky State Police have reported that he was pronounced dead at the scene.  The driver of the truck, Mr. Barnes, was taken to University Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. 

It is not known why Mr. Barnes lost control of the truck and the police have indicated that no charges will be filed against him. 

Several sections of I-65 and other interstates around the state have had cable barriers installed to prevent crossover accidents.  I have noticed numerous times while driving on the interstates that have them installed sections that have been bent and car wreck debris and my immediate thought is how that barrier kept a vehicle from crossing over and causing a more devastating potential fatal accident.  I hope that soon all interstates will have these barriers installed.