Category: Car Accidents

Accidents Involving Turning Onto Preston Hwy in Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on July 4, 2022

Intersections along any busy highway in Louisville can be dangerous spots for motorists. Drivers can pull out in front motorists. Motorists on highways can also be traveling too fast and cause those trying to enter the highway to misjudge how close another vehicle is.

The results can be devastating. Vehicles can collide and drivers and passengers can be at risk of major injuries and even the loss of life.

One Driver Killed and One Injured in Preston Highway Accident in Louisville

A driver lost his life after a collision while trying to turn onto a highway in Louisville Friday night.

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Dangerous Head-On Accidents on National Turnpike in Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on June 2, 2022

The morning rush can start early on major Louisville roads and low-light conditions can contribute to careless behavior by drivers.

Elevated speeds and driver distraction can be especially dangerous when motorists take their eyes from the road and don’t notice they’ve crossed into the opposite lanes of traffic. A collision can occur and put the lives of drivers and passengers in jeopardy.

Three-Vehicle Accident Injures Several People in Louisville

A chain-reaction accident injured several victims Thursday morning in southern Louisville.

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Accidents Involving U-Turns On Russell Cave Road in Lexington KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on May 24, 2022

Russell Cave Road in Lexington may not be an interstate, but local drivers can treat it like one. They can make careless moves and travel way too fast on the two-lane and four-lane sections of the road.

Motorists can also ignore traffic signs and make risky turns into traffic to put drivers and passengers at risk. One mistake can put vehicles traveling at full speed in danger of a collision that results in major injuries.

One Person Hospitalized After U-Turn Collision in Lexington

One victim was transported to the hospital after two cars collided during an attempted U-turn in Lexington Sunday afternoon.

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Kentucky State Police Resumes Safety Checkpoints

By Kaufman and Stigger on May 17, 2022

The Kentucky State Police resumed setting up traffic safety checkpoints across the state in April and May of 2022. The roadblocks will likely be common sites throughout the rest of the year. Troopers are checking for impaired drivers and making sure children are properly restrained in child safety seats. They are also using the opportunity to remind the public about the use of seatbelts.

On Saturday, May 24, 2022, the Kentucky State Police District 12 will be setting up roadblocks in Lexington and surrounding counties.

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Dangerous Nighttime Accidents On Taylorsville Rd in Louisville KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on April 25, 2022

After sundown, Louisville traffic levels drop, but the drivers that remain can become more careless and reckless. At night, more caution is needed. Longer looks in both directions are necessary before any turn or any lane shift. A glance isn’t always enough to judge the distances of other vehicles.

Even a slight mistake can put vehicles in the path of other motorists traveling at full speed. These errors can lead to devastating accidents and victims involved might suffer severe injuries and even have their lives threatened.

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Dangerous Intersection Accidents On Elmburg Rd In Shelby County KY

By Kaufman and Stigger on April 20, 2022

Intersections governed by two-way stop signs can be extremely dangerous for motorists in rural Shelby County. Safe drivers are forced to trust that other motorists approaching intersections will obey stop signs. When they don’t, careless drivers can pull out in front of vehicles that aren’t required to stop. A full-speed impact can result.

These and other mistakes around intersections can cause impacts that leave victims facing serious injuries such as broken bones and head trauma. In the worst outcomes, victims can also have their lives threatened.

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Collisions Involving Oncoming Traffic On State Rt 60 In Salem IN

By Kaufman and Stigger on March 3, 2022

Two-lane highways across rural Indiana can carry more traffic than they were designed for. As the numbers of cars and trucks increase, so do the chances of an encounter with a careless motorist. When a vehicle suddenly goes out of control to leave a lane, it’s often a minor incident when there are no other cars around.

Unfortunately, when traffic is heavier, even a small mistake can force several other vehicles into dangerous collisions. Drivers and passengers can suffer critical injuries and have their lives threatened.

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