Automobile Accidents

• Missing 18-Year Old Found Days After Wreck

  Jennifer Moore | September 19, 2007 1:32 AM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  An 18-year old male went missing for several days. Turns out he had wrecked his car and run off the road into a ravine. The teenager was trapped in his car that had flipped over. Apparently, due to his injuries and the position of the car he remained trapped for about a week before being rescued. The Bowie (BOO'-ee) University student was spotted by passing motorists. Though injured and...

• Car Crashes into Louisville's Old Spaghetti Factory

  Jennifer Moore | September 01, 2007 8:39 PM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  A driver crashed his car into several glass windows of the Old Spaghetti Factory in downtown Louisville, Kentucky early Saturday morning. Two automobiles collided at the intersection of 3rd and Market Streets at approximately 2 a.m. The Old Spaghetti Factory is located on the corner of this intersection. The police reported that there were multiple non-life threatening injuries. No other...

• Rise in Motorcycle Crashes in Kentucky

  Jennifer Moore | August 06, 2007 4:56 PM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  Fourteen people have died as a result of motorcycle wrecks in Louisville, Kentucky this year. That is a substantial increase from a year ago when Jefferson County had 9 fatalities due to motorcycle accidents. Kentucky State Police have started a motorcycle safety program. The program will focus on motorcyclists and cars sharing the road, sober driving, and older cycle riders. This is a much...

• Should you wear a motorcycle helmet?

  Jennifer Moore | July 30, 2007 9:58 PM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  Absolutely. A motorcycle helmet is the most important piece of equipment you can own and wear when riding. Safety helmets save lives by reducing the extent of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash. Make sure your helmet fits comfortably and snugly, and is fastened for the ride. In choosing a helmet, look for the DOT label on the helmet. The DOT label on helmets constitutes the...

• Louisville Police Car Hit by Motorcycle

  Shannon Weidemann | July 25, 2007 10:59 AM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  A motorcyle driver ran into a Louisville Police Car entering the road after being parked on the sidewalk. The motorcyle accident happened last night. The police officer was not hurt in the accident. The motorcylist was taken to the hospital to be treated for his injuires. The accident happened about 8:15 p.m. and tied up traffic near the intersection for more than half an hour. The police...

• Bicyclist killed in crash with car

  Jennifer Moore | July 24, 2007 9:58 AM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  Thirty thousand bicyclists are killed or injured each year in the United States. Recently, in Louisville, Kentucky, a bicyclist riding on the Second Street bridge was killed when he collided with an automobile. This tragic death has sparked debate about how to make Louisville a more friendly bike town. Efforts are being made to increase the number of bike lanes throughout downtown. However,...

• Rear-end auto crash: Protect Your Neck

  Jennifer Moore | July 20, 2007 5:33 PM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  The August issue of Consumer Reports has a helpful guide on how to prevent neck injuries in a rear-end automobile accident. Here are the top six ways Consumer Reports suggests:1) Buy a car with a good rear-crash rating;2) Adjust the head restraint to fit you;3) Always wear your safety belt;4) Sit upright;5) Don't tailgate; and6) Position yourself for a crash.Neck injuries are the most commonly...

• Two Die in Western Ky Car Accident

  Jennifer Moore | July 16, 2007 3:24 PM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  Two young people died this past weekend as a result of injuries from a car wreck . The auto accident occurred near Providence in Western Kentucky. It appears the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a culvert and the vehicle flipped over. The passenger died at the scene and the driver was taken to Madisonville to the Regional Medical Center, where she later died from injuries due to...

• Single Car Accident in Versailles Kills Man

  Shannon Weidemann | July 16, 2007 3:22 PM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  A man was killed in a single car accident near Versailles last week. He was a popular DJ for a Louisville radio station. The radio station had a tribute show in remembrance of the disc jockey. Miller, 50, was traveling south on Ky. 33 near Fords Mill Road just before 7 p.m. yesterday when his car left the road and became airborne, traveling about 34 feet before hitting several trees, a...

• Local Minister Dies in Car Accident

  Jennifer Moore | June 29, 2007 11:33 AM | 0 CommentsLouisville, KY

  A beloved, local minister was killed recently in a car accident when he ran a red light and collided with a pickup truck. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Kentucky and First Streets in Louisville, Kentucky. Reverend Willie Newby was killed in the crash. Two women riding in the pickup were thrown from the vehicle. Both were taken to University Hospital in critical condition, Smiley...