Fatal Accident in Hart County, Kentucky Claims Life of 6-Year-Old Jonathan Eastman

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7/16/2009
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Fatal Accident in Hart County, Kentucky Claims Life of 6-Year-Old Jonathan Eastman

Chain Reaction Accident in Hart County Kentucky Kills 6-year-old Jonathan Eastman-Kentucky wrongful death attorney Mike Schafer

DATE: July, 2009

LOCATION: I-65, Hart County Kentucky

DESCRIPTION: Heavy traffic on northbound 1-65 was the scene of a multi-vehicle accident injuring several and killing a young child.

In a construction zone on I-65 north in Hart County Kentucky a vehicle driven by Michael Pope attempted to avoid stopped traffic ended up striking another vehicle in the rear. The vehicle that was struck was driven by Misleni Eastman continued to hit another two vehicles.

Ms. Eastman and her 5-year-old passenger both were airlifted to hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky. Another passenger in Ms. Eastman’s vehicle, 6-year-old Jonathan Eastman, was pronounced dead at the scene. Other victims of the accident were transported to TJ Samson Hospital while one was treated at the scene. According to the Kentucky State Police the investigation is ongoing.

It is always important to pay attention while driving; this is especially true on highways where there is construction. Slow down and be prepared to stop suddenly.