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Louisville, KY – Man Killed In Car Accident On Eastern Parkway, Woman Injured

Louisville, KY (February 10, 2021) – A motor vehicle accident reported on Sunday evening claimed the life of one man in Jefferson County. Just before 6 p.m., on February 7, officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department were notified that a serious vehicle collision occurred on Eastern Parkway.

According to preliminary investigations, a male was traveling in the 1200 block of Eastern Parkway when his vehicle collided with a second vehicle head-on near Calvary Cemetery. The crash left both vehicles with severe front-end damage.

Paramedics were requested at the scene of the accident. The male driver was treated for his injuries at the scene and transported to the University of Louisville Hospital where he passed away from his injuries.

The driver of the second vehicle, identified as an adult female, was left with serious injuries. The woman was rendered aid at the scene and transported to a local hospital where she underwent emergency medical attention. At this time, the circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation with the Louisville Metro Police Department’s Traffic Unit.

Our thoughts are with the woman who was injured in this accident. We hope for her full recovery.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the man who lost his life in this accident.

Fatal Car Accidents In Kentucky

Motor vehicle accidents claim the lives of more than 700 people across Kentucky each year. Although we are constantly enacting laws to protect motorists traveling throughout the state, we continue to see victims injured at an increasing rate. These incidents continue to increase in frequency and severity, leaving families throughout Jefferson County and the state of Kentucky to deal with the overwhelming consequences. Quite often, bereaved families are left to endure the mental, emotional, and financial impacts that are both immediate and long-term. When careless, distracted, and reckless drivers enter our roadways, they place other motorists at risk. When victims lose their lives in accidents, due to the reckless actions of others, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Kentucky to see what legal options may be available for them.

Working with a knowledgeable and compassionate legal team will ensure that your family is able to hold those at-fault accountable for their actions and get the justice you deserve for your loved one. Although there is truly no amount of compensation that could ever make your family feel whole again after experiencing a sudden and unexpected loss, having the resources available to cover the financial burdens that you face moving forward can help alleviate some of the stress you may be forced to endure. Kentucky car accident attorney  Aaron Whaley works diligently to ensure families impacted by fatal collisions are able to protect their legal rights. Attorney Whaley is dedicated to advocating for families to ensure they get justice from those who cause them harm so they can collect the compensation they need for funeral arrangements, lost wages, and other damages resulting from their accidents. If you were injured in an accident, contact Aaron Whaley’s Kentucky personal injury law firm at 502-532-2340 to see what legal options are available to help you protect your legal rights.

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Disclaimer: As esteemed members of the local community, we at The Whaley Law Firm are always striving to improve safety for all Kentucky drivers who live and work in our beautiful state. We are, of course, always extremely saddened by these tragic accidents that happen on a daily basis but we do hope that by bringing awareness to the dangers that are lurking at every turn, other members of our community will take the necessary precautions to avoid these crashes. This is not intended to be a solicitation for business. Please do not misconstrue any of this information as legal or medical advice. The photos depicted in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.