Louisville, KY – One Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-65

Louisville, KY (December 25, 2024) – One person lost their life in a wrong-way collision in Louisville. Reports show it happened on December 25 at approximately 6:45 a.m. Emergency calls were made to police concerning the incident shortly after the wreck occurred on Interstate 65.

When police and paramedics arrived at the scene, they found a semi-truck and a sedan that had been involved in a wrong-way collision. At this time, the cause of the accident has not been reported. The driver of the sedan lost their life at the crash scene, police said. The interstate was closed for several hours while responders worked to clear the area. 

We send our thoughts to the injured and their families, hoping for a timely and full recovery.

Kentucky Traffic Collisions

Every year, the state of Kentucky sees a significant number of traffic accidents. In one recent year, over 125,000 traffic collisions were reported throughout the Bluegrass State. Unfortunately, auto accidents are a prevalent problem throughout the United States, taking place over 6 million times per year.

Auto collisions can happen for countless reasons, ranging from car problems and road conditions to driver negligence. At this time, negligent driving is the most common cause of the majority of traffic accidents in the US, causing over 94% of reported wrecks. Driver distraction is the most common, behind more than 400,000 crashes per year. Speeding is another common type of negligence, taking the lives of approximately 11,000 individuals annually. Other common forms of negligent driving in the US today include exhaustion and intoxication.

When semi-trucks become involved in traffic accidents, severe injuries and even fatalities often occur. Because semis are approximately 20 times larger than the average passenger vehicles, when the two collide, serious destruction often occurs. In one recent year, over 500,000 semi-truck accidents were reported across the United States, a large percentage resulting in serious injuries or death. 

When you or someone you love has been hurt in a traffic accident, it is never easy to recover. You may find yourself stuck in the hospital with painful injuries that can cost a fortune in medical bills. The average cost of an ER visit today ranges from 3,000 to 4,000 dollars. A prolonged hospital stay can cost tens of thousands, which can be too much for anyone to tackle on their own. 

At the Regard Law Firm, we work hard to help accident victims and their loved ones recover from devastating car accidents. Losing someone you love in a fatal crash is the only thing worse than being hurt in one yourself, and, if you believe a negligent driver caused your family member’s accident, it may only add insult to injury. A wrongful death lawyer in Louisville can help you file a wrongful death claim so you can get the financial compensation you need to pay for funeral costs and more. 

Call our law firm at (859) 281-1318 to learn more about how we can assist you during this difficult time. 

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.

Disclaimer: This post does not serve as a solicitation for legal services, and none of the information provided here should be taken as medical or legal advice. The accompanying image is purely illustrative and does not represent the actual scene of the incident.