LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A person is dead after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to flee the scene of an accident on eastbound I-64.
According to Louisville Metro Police, the incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. Friday near Spaghetti Junction. The individual initially rear-ended another vehicle, exited their car, and attempted to escape on foot. They were subsequently hit by a passing driver.
The driver of the vehicle that struck the fleeing individual remained at the scene, and no charges are expected. The operator of the vehicle that was rear-ended reported no injuries.
The incident is under investigation by the LMPD, and no further details have been released at this time.