Michael W. Gibson, 47, killed, after he is struck by a car while trying to cross the Dixie Highway in Shively, Kentucky

A 47-year-old Louisville man was killed in Shively Thursday when police say he was hit by an oncoming vehicle while crossing six lanes of Dixie Highway. The victim left a gas station and was crossing from the west side of the roadway on foot. He crossed the three southbound lanes and the center median without incident but was hit in the center northbound lane. The driver stopped at the scene to give aid. Gibson was pronounced dead at the scene. Alcohol, drugs or vehicle speed are not believed to have played a part in the accident and no charges are expected to be filed against the driver.

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