Driver Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash on Blue Lick Road Identified
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A 56-year-old man was killed in a crash on Blue Lick Road on Saturday evening, according to Louisville Metro Police.
At approximately 6:00 p.m., officers responded to the 9900 block of Blue Lick Road, south of Okolona, for a reported accident. Preliminary investigations revealed that David Stanton was traveling southbound in a pickup truck when he lost control for unknown reasons.
Authorities said that Stanton attempted to regain control of the vehicle but overcorrected, crossing both lanes of traffic before crashing into a large tree on private property. He was transported to UofL Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
LMPD reported that Stanton was wearing his seatbelt at the time of the crash. The Traffic Unit is leading an ongoing investigation. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office will release Stanton's identity once next of kin have been notified.