Two Separate Overnight Hit and Runs Kill One and Critically Injure Another

Friday night, August 29 was a dangerous one for pedestrians in the Louisville, Ky area. The first incident apparently occurred in New Albany, In. when 51-year old Jerry Payne was crossing Charlestown Road just before 9 p.m. He was it by a vehicle traveling north which did not stop and render aid. He was transported to University Hospital where he is apparently in critical with injuries that are considered life-threatening. The vehicle involved was later found, according to the Indiana State Police. The driver has still not come forward. According to the police the driver has indicated to his family that he will turn himself in later today.

On the other side of the river, much later, another man was hit while crossing Market Street between Sixth and Seventh streets in Louisville, Kentucky. As a result of the injuries the man died. The identity of this fatal accident victim has not been released. The car hitting the pedestrian did not stop but fled eastbound on Market Street. Fortunately there was a metro police civilian crime scene technician close by and heard the accident and recognized the car as what may be a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser with possibly a red team flag attached.

As we have taught our kids from the beginning it is important to look both ways before crossing the street. As pedestrians we are not as visible as other vehicles and drivers may not see us. This is especially true when the lighting is not good. Drivers are not always focused on the road which can also lead to devastating accidents.

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