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Two Overnight Deaths in Separate Louisville Crashes Under LMPD Investigation

LMPD's Traffic Unit is investigating with identities still undisclosed.

Overview

  • Police say a driver speeding east on Shelbyville Road lost control near Bertram Road just after midnight Monday, went airborne, and struck a utility pole and trees.
  • The man in the Shelbyville Road crash died at the scene, and investigators reported no other vehicles were involved.
  • Separately, a man walking on I-264 was struck by an eastbound vehicle around 10:20 p.m. Monday between Bells Lane and Dumesnil Street.
  • LMPD reports the I-264 driver stopped immediately, called for help, was not injured, and is not expected to face charges.
  • Both fatalities remain under active investigation by LMPD's Traffic Unit, and authorities have not released the victims' names.