Jonathan French, 25, killed and Lisa French, 43, injured in crash between fire truck and semi truck on Interstate 65 near Glendale, Kentucky

Modified Date: 
Wed, 04/01/2015 - 4:19pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, August 6, 2014

KSP: Glendale firefighters hit in fatal I-65 accident were mother and son

Jonathan French was pronounced dead at the scene. Lisa French, a seven year veteran of the Glendale department, was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital where she is listed in serious condition.

Funeral set for firefighter killed in Hardin Co. crash

French's funeral is set for Monday, August 11, 2014 at 12:00 PM at First Christian Church.

KSP: Glendale firefighters hit in fatal I-65 accident were mother and son

The Glendale firefighter killed and another who was injured in an accident on Interstate 65 in Hardin County while fighting a vehicle fire have been identified as a mother and son.

Firefighters involved in fatal accident were mother, son

Police said it is too early to determine if charges will be filed against the semi driver, 44-year-old John Hatton of Covington.
The wreck occurred around the 87 mile marker near Glendale around 3:30 a.m. and involved a fire truck and a semi truck. The firefighter killed has been identified as Jonathan French, 25, of Glendale. The injured firefighter is French's mother, Lisa French, 43, who is also the sister of the Glendale fire chief. Both were outside the fire truck and were struck by the semi before it hit the fire engine. Jonathan French was pronounced dead at the scene. Lisa French was airlifted to University of Louisville Hospital where she is listed in serious condition.

What commercial truck accident victims need to do after a serious or fatal collision in Louisville

As the highways and roads of Louisville get more crowded with commercial traffic, the number of trucking accidents increases. Trucking crashes typically result in very serious or fatal injuries to victims who have no chance against a truck's size and weight.

After a truck accident, it is crucial for the victim to quickly learn about their rights and options, as they move toward recovery and must deal with medical bills, lost wages, and potentially permanent injuries. Commercial trucking accidents are complicated and need to be investigated immediately, before vehicles are repaired, and evidence and witnesses disappear. When a crash is fatal, family members must get information on insurance claims, to begin the healing process.

Learn more here about Louisville trucking accidents and insurance claims.

People Involved: 
Jonathan French
Lisa French
Roadway: 
Interstate 65

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