Elizabethtown, KY (July 15, 2020) – An automobile accident took place early Tuesday morning that claimed one person’s life in Elizabethtown. At approximately 6:50 a.m., on July 14, the officers from the Elizabethtown Police Department responded to the scene of a major motor vehicle accident that involved a motorcyclist on US Highway 62.
Reports from the EPD show that a motorcycle and an SUV collided along the highway in front of the Central Hardin High School. The rider on the motorcycle, who was identified as an adult male, sustained fatal injuries in the collision. Officers responding to the scene immediately at which time they declared the victim deceased at the scene.
As a female officer from the Elizabethtown Police Department was walking near the site of the incident during the investigation, she was struck by a vehicle. The officer suffered serious injuries in the accident but is expected to recover. At this time, the incident remains under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the officer injured in this accident. We hope for her full recovery.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the motorcyclist who lost his life in this accident.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents In Kentucky
Each year, motorcycle accidents claim the lives of nearly 100 people in the state of Kentucky. Families of those killed are often left to endure overwhelming mental, emotional, and financial consequences that can have a devastating impact on their lives. When victims lose their lives in these preventable accidents, it is crucial that their families contact a wrongful death attorney in Louisville, Kentucky to explore legal options available to them.
Although no amount of compensation can ever make us feel whole again after losing loved ones in preventable collisions, it is important that families are able to obtain justice after an unexpected loss. Louisville motorcycle accident attorney Aaron Whaley is dedicated to helping grieving families get the justice they deserve after losing a loved one in a tragic collision. For over a decade, The Whaley Law Firm has fought diligently to ensure the legal rights of families are protected after tragic collisions so they are able to move forward from a devastating loss. If your loved one lost their life in an accident, due to the reckless actions of another driver, contact our Louisville personal injury law firm at 502-532-2340 to see how we can 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.