Lyon County, KY (April 8, 2024) – A multi-vehicle collision on the Cumberland River Bridge shut down I-24 westbound, according to Lyon County 911 Dispatch.
One lane was later reopened at the location by KYTC staff, Kentucky State Police, and Lyon County deputies. Per police reports in the interim, at least one person was taken to an area hospital, but no further details were released. While police attempted to provide assistance at the site of the collision, the road remained blocked. An investigation is active and ongoing in the interim.
We hope for the full recovery of the injured victims.
Car Accidents in Kentucky
Every day, vehicle collisions happen in Kentucky. Across our state, there are over 150,000 traffic incidents 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 as well as the United States, the majority of recorded auto accidents are now caused by negligent driving. Negligent driving is a contributing factor in over 90% of automobile collisions recorded in the US each year, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Highway Association. 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 Lyon 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.
Call our law office at 502-364-2500 to talk to an attorney about how we can help you recover. We can build you 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.