Man hit, killed by pickup as he was directing traffic.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:14am
Accident Date: 
Sunday, December 8, 2013

Pedestrian struck, killed in Kosmosdale.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle as he tried to direct traffic on Dixie Highway Monday night.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle as he tried to direct traffic on Dixie Highway Monday night.

A Cemex employee was directing traffic near the 15300 block of Dixie Highway when he tried to stop traffic in the northbound lane and was struck by a pickup truck just before 8 p.m., a Louisville Metro Police spokesman said.

The man was wearing reflective clothing and holding a stop sign, Mitchell said. He died at the scene.

Police have not ruled out drugs or alcohol as a factor in the accident, Mitchell said.

People Involved: 
Roadway: 
Dixie Highway

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