Kentucky

Officer Injured in Accident at I-65 in Louisville, KY

Published on: July 15, 2021

Date of Accident
July 14, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-65, Louisville, KY, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that injured an officer at I-65 in Louisville, KY on July 14th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 7 a.m. A truck towing a Volkswagen Jetta on a flatbed had the flatbed come loose and collide with a patrol vehicle that was sitting in a median. The officer inside was hospitalized with injuries that include broken ribs and a broken nose. The other driver, who was not injured, was cited for having an insecure load.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Kentucky State Police
Vehicles Involved
Patrol Car, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-65
Injuries Sustained

Serious injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Flatbed trailer came loose and crashed into a patrol car parked in a median

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