Richmond, KY (January 6, 2025) – Information provided by the Richmond Police Department shows that three people suffered injuries in a traffic accident on Saturday night, January 4. The crash happened on Interstate 75 near Buc-Ee’s on Duncannon Lane.
Emergency responders found two vehicles that had collided in the area, causing three people to sustain injuries. All three victims were transported to area hospitals by ambulance. One of the three suffered serious injuries, according to reports. All ramps at Exit 83 were closed for some time while crews worked in the area, causing traffic delays. Police in Richmond continue to investigate.
We hope the injured individuals make a timely recovery.
Kentucky Auto Accidents
Every day, traffic accidents happen in the state of Kentucky. On average, over 150,000 traffic collisions happen per year in the Bluegrass State. Approximately 25,000 people are hurt in these crashes, while over 700 lose their lives. Unfortunately, most of these incidents occur due to the actions of negligent drivers.
According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 93% of auto collisions reported in the US are caused by negligent driving. Drivers who operate their vehicles while intoxicated, distracted, fatigued, or while traveling at unsafe speeds create extremely dangerous situations for everyone on the road.
Illegal and negligent driver behaviors risk the lives of countless individuals each year. For example, over 3,000 people lose their lives in distracted driving crashes annually. Additionally, over 30% of the national accident fatality rate can be attributed to intoxicated driving.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a traffic accident caused by negligence, our car crash attorneys at the Byrnes Law Office can help you recover. Filing a personal injury claim for financial compensation could help you and your family pay for the damages that may have resulted from your accident.
At the Byrnes Law Office, we work around the clock to help crash victims and their loved ones recover from the damages that were imposed upon them by negligent drivers.
Contact a car accident lawyer in Richmond from our law office at 502-364-2500 to learn about how we can help you at this challenging time. We will work tirelessly to build a strong personal injury claim on your behalf that proves you were harmed by another motorist’s negligence while we aggressively negotiate with the insurance company so you can get the fair compensation you need to recover.
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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.