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Motorist Facing Criminal Charges in Death of Motorcyclist William Keeth in Louisville, Kentucky

Motorcyclist Killed in Accident on Cane Run Road in Louisville-Kentucky motorcycle accident attorney
DATE:     July 24, 2009
LOCATION:      Jefferson County, Kentucky
TYPE:     Motorcyclist was killed when alleged intoxicated driver drove into his path

In the early morning hours Dwwayne D. Smith, age 21, was driving south on Cane Run Road and attempted to turn left on to Melody Acres Lane.  Traveling north at a high rate of speed was the motorcyclist.  When Mr. Smith tried turning onto Melody Acres Lane he drove into the path of the motorcyclist.

The motorcyclist has been identifies as 37-year-old William Keeth and was transported to University Hospital where he was pronounced dead.  Mr. Smith is being held at Metro Corrections and facing charges of murder and driving under the influence of alcohol. 

It needs to be noted that the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

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