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Fatal Accident in Jefferson County Kentucky Claims Life of Cyclist

Pickup Truck Strikes and Causes the Death of a Bicyclist in Louisville, Kentucky-Kentucky Accident Attorney

DATE:     October 1, 2009

LOCATION:     Poplar Level Road

TYPE:     Late last evening a truck hit and caused the immediate death of a cyclist in Jefferson County, Kentucky.

On southbound Poplar Level Road last night shortly after 9 a Dodge Ram pick up truck struck and killed a bicyclist.  The severity of the cyclist’s injuries caused his immediate death at the scene of the accident,

The identity of the cyclist, as well as the identity of the driver has not been released by the Louisville Metro Police Department.  He is believed to be in his 40’s and is also believed to be from the neighborhood around the accident scene.  The investigation is ongoing and as a standard part of the investigation a toxicology test will be performed on the victim.  According to the police at this point no charges have been filed against the driver.

I know I sound like a broken record but drivers need to keep their speed in check and cyclists need to do everything they can to make sure they are visible.  This is the time of year when it is getting dark earlier but is still warm enough to be on a bike that can be dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians.  It is the responsibility of both the motorists and cyclists to keep the roads safe.