Louisville, KY (February 11, 2025) – A man identified as 70-year-old Phillip Hodson lost his life in a collision in Louisville on Monday, February 10. Reports from authorities show the incident occurred just after midnight on Hardyville Road near Birchwood Lane. Preliminary investigations reveal the incident happened when Hodson was involved in a head-on crash.
He was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Hardin County coroner. Three people inside the other vehicle were taken to the hospital with injuries. At this time, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office and several other agencies are working to investigate the details of the accident.
We want to offer our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased victim. We also hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.
Kentucky Auto Collisions
Car crashes happen in the state of Kentucky constantly. Every year, hundreds of thousands of vehicle collisions are reported in the state. Sadly, hundreds of people are killed per year in these wrecks while thousands end up with injuries. Across the nation, the majority of auto collisions are caused by driver negligence.
Speeding is a leading cause of traffic accidents in the US, taking the lives of over 11,000 people per year. Additionally, more than 12,000 people are killed yearly in traffic collisions caused by intoxicated drivers. Other common forms of driver negligence include distraction and fatigue, which cause thousands of injuries per year.
At Byrnes Law Firm, our Lexington car crash lawyers have worked for decades to help crash victims and their family members recover after devastating crashes. Losing a loved one in a fatal crash may be one of the most difficult experiences you ever endure. A wrongful death lawyer in Louisville can help you get the financial compensation you need to cover funeral costs and more. You should not have to worry about money during the aftermath of your family member’s fatal accident, and working with a lawyer could help you pay for funeral costs and other damages.
Call Byrnes Law Firm at 502-364-2500 as soon as possible if you or someone you love has been hurt in a car crash caused by negligence. We have made it our personal and professional duty to help people like you get the money they need to cover the damages imposed upon them by negligent drivers.
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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.