Knott County, KY (December 27, 2024) – Kentucky State Police received a call concerning a single-vehicle collision with injuries on Thursday, December 26. Reports show it occurred in Knott County on Kentucky Route 80. Medical personnel and police responded to the scene to find a vehicle that had left the westbound shoulder of the road and struck the rock embankment. Preliminary investigations revealed the car had crossed the median into the westbound lanes, and then left the road. The driver, identified as William T. Campbell, of Leburn, was transported to the Hazard A.R.H, where he later lost his life. A passenger inside the vehicle also suffered injuries. Impairment is believed to be a contributing factor to the crash. Police in Knott County continue to investigate.
We want to offer our sincere sympathies to the family of the deceased victim. We hope for the full recovery of the injured party.
Kentucky Car Wrecks
Every day, vehicle collisions happen in Kentucky. Across our state, over 150,000 traffic incidents occur annually, with over 25,000 resulting in injuries. Sadly, Kentucky auto accidents result in the deaths of almost 700 persons annually. Unfortunately, driver recklessness is at blame for the majority of these incidents, which are avoidable.
In Kentucky and the United States, the majority of recorded auto accidents are now caused by negligent driving. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Highway Association, negligent driving is a contributing factor in over 90% of automobile collisions recorded in the US each year. Distracted, tired, drunk, or speeding drivers put not just their own lives but also the lives of other road users in danger when they get behind the wheel.
There are many distinct types of negligent driving, such as speeding, alcohol, distraction, and exhaustion. For instance, drunk driving results in about 11,000 yearly deaths, while drunk driving results in over 12,000 annual fatalities. In addition, driver distraction results in over 400,000 traffic accidents annually.
If you or a loved one of yours has suffered injuries in an auto accident caused by negligent driving, a car crash lawyer in Knott County may be able to help you recover. At the Byrnes Law Office, we work diligently to help accident victims and those they love recover from the damages they may have suffered in negligently caused accidents.
If the worst has happened, and you have lost a loved one in an accident, a wrongful death attorney can help you file a wrongful death claim so you can get compensation for funeral costs and more.
Call our law office at 502-364-2500 to talk to an attorney about how we can help you recover. We can build a solid legal claim while aggressively negotiating with the insurance company. Please do not hesitate to contact our firm to learn more about how we can help you at this time.
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Disclaimer: The Byrnes Law Office is dedicated to improving safety for Kentucky drivers. Our goal is to raise awareness about the dangers of driving and the need to use caution. This is not a solicitation for business, and none of the information constitutes legal or medical advice. Photos in this post are not of the actual accident scene.