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John Vausha, 62, was driving on Ind. 64 about 6:45 p.m. when a witness saw his vehicle leave the road. The vehicle traveled 500 feet before landing in a pond. Officials are unsure what caused Vausha to drive off the road. Crawford County firefighters pulled Vausha from his car, but the man was unresponsive. Vausha was flown to Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, where he was pronounced dead.
Louisville - Kentucky's largest city; a blend of the old and the new
Louisville is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the 28th most populous city in the United States. Louisville was founded in 1778, one of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountains. Today the city is known as the home of the Kentucky Derby, Kentucky Fried Chicken, the University of Louisville and its Louisville Cardinals athletic teams. Although situated in a Southern state, Louisville is influenced by both Southern and Midwestern culture. It is sometimes referred to as either one of the northernmost Southern cities or as one of the southernmost Northern cities in the United States.
Louisville's Major Roadways:
- Interstate 64 passes through Louisville and runs for a total of 191 miles, beginning in St. Louis, Missouri and ending in Richmond, Virginia.
- Interstate 65 is a major highway that runs from Gary, Indiana to Mobile, Alabama, passing through Louisville on the way.
- Interstate 71 begins in Louisville and runs northeast, ending in Cleveland, Ohio.
- Interstate 264 (Henry Watterson Expressway east of US 31W, and Shawnee Expressway west of US 31W) runs a circle on the southern side of Louisville.
- Interstate 265 / Gene Snyder Freeway rings around the Louisville metropolitan area, which includes some of southern Indiana.
Other Transportation in Louisville
- Public Transportation in Louisville consists mostly of buses run by the Transit Authority of River City. A trolley system is also available in the downtown and shopping districts.
- Louisville has historically been a major center for railway traffic. In modern times, the city is served by two major freight railroads, CSX and Norfolk Southern. Two regional railroads, Paducah and Louisville Railway, and the Louisville and Indiana Railroad, are also present in the area.
- Louisville's main airport is the Louisville International Airport, which is the global airport hub for UPS.
Major Hospitals and Medical Centers in Louisville
If you know someone who has recently been in an accident in the Louisville area, it is likely that they were taken to one of the following places for treatment.
- KentuckyOne Health, the University of Lousiville Hospital
- Baptist Health Louisville
- Kosair Children's Hospital
- Norton Hospital
Resources and Outreach Organizations in Louisville
- Louisville Walk Friendly Communities
- Kentucky Transportation Center
- Louisville Bicycle Club
- Bike Louisville
- Bicycling for Louisville
- Hosparus Grief Counseling
- Ratterman Funeral Home Grief Counseling
Search Louisville Accidents by Type
Here at Accident Data Center, we sort our accident reports by the types of vehicles involved. Here are all the categories of Louisville accidents.
- Louisville Car Accidents
- Louisville Truck Accidents
- Louisville Pedestrian Accidents
- Louisville Train Accidents
- Louisville Bus Accidents
- Louisville Motorcycle Accidents
When someone is injured in an accident in Louisville, it is important to gather information about what happens next
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link.
Bowling Green - A center for education and Kentucky's young people
As of 2012, the population of Bowling Green was 60,600; making it the third-most-populous city in the state after Louisville and Lexington. Its metropolitan area had an estimated population of 162,231; and the combined statistical area it shares with Glasgow has an estimated population of 215,000. With one major public university and a technical college, Bowling Green serves as an education hub for the South Central Kentucky region. In addition, the city plays an integral part as the leading medical and commercial center.
The major roadways in Bowling Green include:
- Interstate 65 runs north to Louisville and south to Nashville, Tennessee
- Interstate 66 travels west to Paducah and east to Somerset
- U.S. Route 231 goes north to Morgantown and south to Scottsville
- U.S. Route 31W travels north to Park City and south to Franklin
- U.S. Route 68 / Kentucky State Route 80 takes drivers west to Hopkinsville and east to Lexington
To find current information about roads and road conditions around Bowling Green, go to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet website.
Major hospitals in the Bowling Green area
If you know someone who has been injured in an accident and are trying to get information about their condition, here are links to the major hospitals and medical centers around Bowling Green.
- Commonwealth Health Corporation
- TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital
- Westlake Regional Hospital
- The Medical Center
- Wood County Hospital
Search Bowling Green accidents by type
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When someone is injured in an accident in Bowling Green, it is important to gather information about what happens next.
Being injured in a serious accident is always a shocking and scary experience, and dealing with the aftermath is exhausting and stressful. Accident victims are forced to deal with hospitalization, medical treatments, missed work, and lost income, often while trying to manage pain and disability from their injuries. And then the insurance adjusters start circling. Find out more about accidents and what issues an injured person needs to be aware of by going to this link. An injured person can find out if they have a valid legal claim that will help them begin to recover financially.
Find legal assistance in Bowling Green
When someone dies or is seriously injured in an accident, the family left behind must deal with loss, sorrow, and anger. Not only are they left trying to handle emotional trauma, they must make many decisions about how to move forward in life, especially when outstanding bills, lost income, and insurance claims are involved. In Kentucky, the law recognizes these hardships for loved ones of wrongful death victims, and allows for financial recovery through a wrongful death claim. This type of claim helps families move forward both financially and emotionally after a tragedy. Go here to learn more about Bowling Green personal injury and wrongful death claims.
Truck accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence in Louisville and across Jefferson County, Kentucky. In 2012 in Kentucky there were 7950 trucks involved in collisions, 85 of which were involved fatal collisions. Contributing factors in truck crashes include poor load securement, tire and brake failure, defective tow hitches, and steering failure. Read further truck collision data at the Kentucky State Police site.
Train accidents are fortunately infrequent in Louisville and across Jefferson County, Kentucky. But when they happen, they usually result in severe or fatal injuries.