Louisville, KY – Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Wreck on Dixie Hwy near Dixie Garden Dr

Louisville, KY (December 18, 2024) – A motorcyclist was sent to the hospital in critical condition on Tuesday evening, December 17, in Louisville. Police were sent to the scene at approximately 6:00 p.m. at the intersection of the Dixie Highway and Dixie Garden Drive.

When they arrived at the scene, police officers found a motorcycle and a Jeep that had been involved in a crash. Investigators believe the Jeep was headed south on Dixie when it turned into the path of the motorcyclist while it was attempting to turn left into a Kroger parking lot. The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike when the crash happened, police said. He was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital in critical condition. All lanes of the Dixie Highway near the Geen Snyder Freeway were closed while police worked to investigate and clear the scene. 

We hope for the full recovery of the injured victim.

Kentucky Motorcycle Crashes

Every year, over 150,000 auto accidents happen in the state of Kentucky. Approximately 30,000 people sustain injuries in these annual wrecks and over 800 people end up losing their lives. In 2023, 813 traffic accident fatalities were reported throughout the Bluegrass State. 

On average, approximately 1,500 of these accidents involve motorcycles, about 1% of the statewide accidents per year. The primary cause of the majority of Kentucky motorcycle accidents is driver negligence, specifically speeding, impaired driving, and driver inattention. Common problems with drivers, like failing to yield the right of way to motorcycles and checking for blind spots, often cause injurious or even fatal accidents. 

Driver negligence has become a serious problem in the United States, especially in the last decade. According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 93% of reported traffic accidents in the US are caused by negligent driving.

If you or a loved one of yours has been hurt in a crash caused by negligence, you should contact an attorney who can help you recover. At Regard Law Group, our Louisville personal injury lawyers have worked for many years to help crash victims and their loved ones get the financial compensation they need and deserve after severe accidents. Call us at (859) 281-1318 to learn about our ability to help you through this troubling time. We firmly believe that no one should have to worry about money during times like these, which is why we are eager to help you and your loved ones recover.

Note: This content was developed using various external resources, including news outlets, police and fire reports, social media, and direct accounts of serious injury accidents in Kentucky. Regard Law has not independently confirmed every detail associated with this incident. If you identify any inaccurate information in this post, please notify us immediately so we can correct it. Additionally, we are willing to remove a post upon request.

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