Accidents that occured in Kentucky or impacted Kentucky residents.
The United Auto Workers union is threatening to strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville on Feb. 23 over a local contract dispute. Nearly 9,000 workers are involved in the potential strike, which could impact production of profitable vehicles like the Ford F-Series pickup trucks. The strike threat comes after months of unresolved issues including health and safety concerns and staffing problems.
A man is facing a murder charge after a deadly crash in Laurel County. The crash occurred late Tuesday night on KY 192, about four miles west of London. Fred Johnson, 64, was pronounced dead at the scene.
An entrance ramp to US 23 in Prestonsburg is blocked after a tractor-trailer accident. No injuries were reported.
A fatal motorcycle accident on Highway 66 near Rocky Point in Henderson, Kentucky has resulted in the death of one person.
Two people died in a car crash in Simpson County, Kentucky. The crash occurred when a GMC pickup truck crossed into the northbound lane, colliding with a Mazda. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene. A witness shared a post about the incident.
A car crashed into a rental car business in Henderson, Kentucky after the driver choked on a french fry and passed out. The driver and passenger were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Fortunately, no one was inside the building at the time of the crash.
A truck crashed into a home in Graham, Kentucky, causing extensive damage. Fortunately, no one was inside the home at the time of the accident. The driver was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Highway 231 in Cromwell is partially closed as crews work an accident. No injuries were reported in the crash. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office urges caution in the area.
A crash in Henderson County involving a semi-truck has sent three people to the hospital. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Tuesday morning just north of the Twin Bridges.
Multiple agencies responded to a multiple-vehicle injury accident in Warren County, Kentucky. One person was flown to Skyline Medical Center in Nashville for their injuries and another was taken to the hospital.