Connie Hughes, 64, struck and killed by 29-year old Nicholas Mendenhall as she attempted to help his mother in Louisville, Kentucky
Modified Date:
Thu, 10/22/2015 - 4:03pmAccident Date:
Friday, October 17, 2014
POLICE: Oldham Co. man crashes into parked car, killing Good Samaritan who stopped to help his mother
An Oldham County man has been charged with murder after a crash Thursday night in Trimble County.
Man Charged with Murder After Two-Vehicle Crash
Mendenhall was arrested and charged with Murder, DUI, and five counts of Wanton Endangerment due to other people who were at the scene at the time of the crash. He was also charged by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office with Theft of a Vehicle. Jansen was charged with DUI. Both were lodged at the Carroll County Detention Center.
Keccia Jansen, 48, had been drinking at a local bar when she decided to drive home on Highway 42. While trying to turn her car around, the vehicle became stuck and Connie Hughes parked her car at the top of a hill to prevent people from hitting Jansen. Meanwhile, Jansen's son, Nicholas Mendenhall, had also been drinking and stole a car, which he attempted to drive home taking the same route. He crashed into Hughes' vehicle, fatally injuring her. Mendenhall has been charged with murder, DUI, and five counts of wanton endangerment. Janson was also charged with DUI.
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Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
Connie Hughes
Keccia Jansen
Nicholas Mendenhall
Roadway:
Highway 42City:
Louisville, KYCounty:
Jefferson County, KYArea:
Louisville, KY
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