Kentucky

EMT Injured in Accident at East Chestnut St in Louisville, KY

Published on: June 19, 2023

Date of Accident
June 19, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

E Chestnut St, Louisville, KY, USA

What Happened

Kentucky State Police are investigating a crash that injured a person at East Chestnut St in Louisville, KY on June 19th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 3:30 a.m. According to investigators, an ambulance was headed eastbound with a patient, en route to an area hospital. It was stated the vehicle had active lights and sirens as it proceeded through a red light at the intersection. As it did so, the vehicle was struck by a northbound semi-truck. An EMT in the back of the ambulance was ejected from the vehicle, suffering suspected life-threatening injuries. Two others, including a patient, were also hospitalized. Additional details have not been made available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Louisville Metro Police
Vehicles Involved
EMT, Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
East Chestnut St
Injuries Sustained

Life-threatening injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck collided with an ambulance

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