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Louisville Police Settle Wrongful Death Lawsuit From Fatal 2006 Crash
Jun 17, 2010June 16, 2010 - The Louisville Metro Government (LMG) has settled a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from a 2006 accident where a police officer struck and killed a pedestrian who was filling his friend's stranded vehicle with gas on I-64. The total amount of the settlement is $1.3 million, which will be divided among the deceased victim's estate, the victim's daughter, and 2 injured passengers who were in the vehicle at the time of the crash.
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According to reports from the Courier-Journal, Louisville Metro Police Officer Kenten Measle was speeding as he drove to work on Oct. 7, 2006 when he struck and killed Donnie Puente, 37. The LMG has agreed to pay Puente's family $800,000. Puente's daughter, along with one of the injured passengers, received $525,000. The other injured passenger was awarded $10,500.
Experts believe that Measle was driving around 68 mph in a 55 mph area, and blamed "inattention and disregard of traffic" as contributing causes for the fatal car accident.
Measle was suspended without pay for 30 days and was forced to give up his take-home vehicle after the crash. Measle has been involved in other traffic disturbances while in his police cruiser both before and after this particular accident, including an incident in 2008 when he struck a bicyclist.
In cases where negligent behavior has played a role in your loved one's death or serious injury, you may be entitled to compensation. A Louisville wrongful death lawyer from the Law Offices of Franklin, Gray and White can speak to you about your specific case. Contact us today for a free case consultation - 1-800-634-8767. -
Kentucky Teens Learn Danger of Texting and Driving with D2 Simulator
May 06, 2010May 6, 2010 - Recent studies have shown that the "average" teen sends 100 text messages a day. Even though we would like to believe our teens are responsible enough to not text while driving, the reported 57,000 crashes that were caused by "distracted driving" last year prove that we need to start educating our teens about the dangers of texting.
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As a result, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's Drive Smart division launched a program aimed at educating teen drivers about the dangers of distracted driving through the "D2" simulator. The machine looks like an arcade game, except this game is equipped with left and right turn signals as well as a working horn and is designed to recreate a realistic driving experience for students.
While students at Murray High School engaged with the simulator, instructors asked them to read, type, and send text messages while still being able to watch for "stop signs" on the simulator screen. The D2 simulator than calibrates how long the sign appeared before the user pressed on the brakes and how long it would have taken the car to stop.
Seeing the results on screen has definitely made some teens using the simulator program think twice before they decide to text and drive. During its two day stop at Murray High School, 125 students were able to use the D2 simulator, and not a moment too soon. Kentucky recently became the 23rd state to ban texting while driving. Warnings will begin this summer and citations for texting while driving will begin in January 2011.
These teens will likely face additional challenges since Kentucky also passed new legislation banning anyone younger than 18-years-old from using a cell phone at all while behind the wheel. That law also will go into effect next year. -
Kentucky Passes Cell Phone and Texting Bans for Drivers
Apr 30, 2010Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear recently passed two important driving bills into legislation that aim to cut down on distracted driving accidents across the state.
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The new laws specifically deal with using cell phones and texting while behind the wheel. The first law prohibits any drivers 18-year-old or younger from using a cell phone while "behind the wheel at any time," meaning teen drivers cannot use cell phones at all while behind the wheel of their car. The second law prohibits texting while driving for all drivers in Kentucky, except in cases of emergency.
Kentucky is now the 23rd state to ban texting while driving for all drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 6,000 deaths and 500,000 injuries resulted from distracted driving in 2008 alone.
While the cell phone ban only extends to teenage drivers for now, we hope that everyone will realize the dangers of distracted driving-including talking on a cell phone while behind the wheel-and put down their cell phones when they drive!
If you've been in a Kentucky motor vehicle accident with a distracted driver, the attorneys at Franklin, Gray & White are here to help. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation of your case - 1-800-634-8767. -
Louisville Car Crash Leaves a Man Dead
Feb 23, 2010A Louisville auto accident involving two vehicles leaves one man dead and sends three others to local hospitals. The incident took place at approximately 5:30 PM on Monday evening, February 1, 2010, at the intersection of Manslick Road and Fairdale Road.
According to police, a Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling northbound on Manslick Road and crossed over the center line. That is when the truck slammed into a Pontiac head-on.
The driver of the pick-up truck, who is believed to be in his 30’s, was pronounced dead at the scene from injuries sustained in the accident. He was not believed to have been wearing a seatbelt when he hit the Pontiac. Police have not released his identity.
There were three victims in the Pontiac at the time of the accident, one woman and two children. Rescue crews transported the woman to University Hospital. Her injuries were not considered to be life-threatening.
The two children were taken to Kosair Children’s Hospital. Both children suffered only minor injuries in the wreck.
The fatal Louisville car accident is still under investigation. Police have indicated that they believe that the male driver of the truck may have been drinking prior to the accident.
This is an unfortunate accident and our thoughts and condolences go out to all of those that have been impacted by this tragedy. - 4 - 10 -
Louisville Car Accident Kills 1, Injures 6
Feb 20, 2010A Louisville car accident involving a car and a van leaves one dead and six others injured after the two vehicles collide. The incident took place at approximately 10:00 AM on Tuesday morning, January 26, 2010, at 15th and Broadway.
According to authorities, the accident occurred when a green minivan, which was traveling eastbound, drove over black ice under a viaduct and spun out of control. That is when a gold Toyota, which was driving behind the van and also heading eastbound, reportedly hit the van from behind. The force of the impact caused the van to strike one of the pillars of the viaduct.
Rescue crews transported a total of seven people to University Hospital in Louisville where they were treated for injuries sustained in the unfortunate auto accident. One of the passengers in the van was later pronounced dead. Police have not released the names of those involved in the crash. Their conditions were not made available.
The fatal Louisville accident involving the two vehicles is still under investigation by local authorities.
This is a tragic and unfortunate accident. Our thoughts and condolences go out to all the victims and their families who were affected by the fatal crash. - 5 - 10 -
Louisville Car Accident Involves Recalled Camry
Feb 10, 2010A Louisville car accident leaves a driver injured after a recalled Camry drives off a cliff and into a nearby creek. The crash occurred on Saturday evening, January 30, 2010.
There were four passengers, including the driver, Todd Allen, inside the vehicle at the time of the incident. All four victims were transported to a nearby hospital and treated for injuries sustained in the wreck.
Reports indicate that Allen may have suffered a spinal cord injury in the accident. The other three victims were treated and later released from the hospital.
According to Allen, the incident occurred when the accelerator became stuck. His wife later said that her husband had both feet on the brake, but it didn’t matter. She was unclear whether their car was one of the models that had been recalled
On January 21, 2010, Toyota announced that they were recalling at least 4 million cars that may have similar issues with stuck accelerators. They also indicated that many dealers may not have the required parts to address the issues with the pedals as of yet.
The Louisville Police are still investigating the accident and expect to have a full report available in the upcoming days.
Our thoughts go out to everyone who was affected by this unfortunate accident. If you or someone you know owns a Toyota Camry, it is imperative that you check to see if your model has been recalled by the manufacturer.
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Louisville Accident Leaves Students Injured After Car Hits School Bus
Feb 02, 2010A Louisville car accident involving a school bus full of elementary students and a car leaves several students injured after the car crosses a median and slams into the bus. The incident took place at approximately 8:30 AM on Tuesday morning, January 26, 2010, on Preston Highway.
According to WAVE 3 reporter Elizabeth Donatelli, who was at the scene, the car was traveling northbound on Preston Highway near the Gene Snyder Freeway, when it lost control. The car crossed the median and hit school bus 0543 head-on. The school bus was traveling southbound.
Donatelli reported that three of the students were injured in the accident. Rescue crews transported the victims to Kosair Children’s Hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Details concerning the extent of their injuries were not made known.
The identity of the driver of the car was not provided. It was unclear whether the driver was injured in the accident.
The school bus was in route to Laukhaf Elementary School and Wilt Elementary School when the incident took place. The rest of the children were placed on another school bus and taken to their schools.
The Louisville accident is still under investigation by local authorities. It is believed that the morning’s snowfall may have played a roll in the accident causing the car to lose control. - 7 - 10 -
Louisville Auto Accident Leaves Two Dead
Jan 27, 2010A Louisville auto accident involving two pickup trucks leaves two people dead and two others injured as a vehicle slams into a parked truck. The incident took place at approximately 6:30 PM on Sunday evening, January 17, 2010.
According to Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Alicia Smiley, the four unidentified victims were standing behind a parked pickup truck when the incident took place. Reports indicate that a second pickup truck slammed into the four men and rear-ended their truck.
Smiley reported that two of the men were pronounced dead at the scene. Rescue workers transported the other two men to University Hospital where they were treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Their condition was not made available.
There was no indication that drugs or alcohol were contributing factors in the fatal accident, according to Smiley. She also said that witnesses reported that the four victims were wearing dark clothing at the time they were struck. She reported that police believe that the rear lights of the truck may have been obscured by the men who were standing behind the truck.
The fatal Louisville accident is still under investigation by local authorities. Smiley indicated that the police do not intend to file any charges against the driver of the second pickup truck. - 8 - 10 -
Carter County Car Accident Leaves Man Dead
Jan 24, 2010A Carter County car accident involving two vehicles leaves one man dead and three other passengers injured. The incident took place at approximately 3:30 PM on Thursday afternoon, January 14, 2010, on the AA Highway and KY 9.
According to the Kentucky State Police, David J. Cantrell, 28, of Greenup, pulled into the path of oncoming traffic while attempting to cross KY 9. The driver of the second vehicle, who has been identified as Robert Ward, 53, of Statesville, North Carolina, slammed into Cantrell’s vehicle.
According to reports, Cantrell was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the incident. The Carter County Coroner pronounced him dead from injuries sustained in the accident.
There were three passengers riding with Cantrell. They have been identified as Randy Newman, 36, of Greenup, Don Newman, 33, of Greenup, and Donna Wilburn, 19, of Grayson. Rescue crews from Carter County EMS and the Carter City and Grayson Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the accident and transported all three passengers to Cabell Huntington Hospital where they were treated for injuries.
It was unclear whether Ward was injured in the wreck.
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Vanceburg Accident Leaves Two Injured
Jan 22, 2010A Vanceburg car accident involving one vehicle leaves two injured after the driver loses control and veers off the road. The incident took place at approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday evening, January 9, 2010, along Kentucky 8.
According to a police report, a 1985 Chevrolet Blazer driven by Eric W. Brown, 23, of Garrison, was traveling west on Kentucky 8, approximately 5 miles outside of Vanceburg, when the accident occurred. The police report indicates that Brown lost control and veered off to the right shoulder after rounding a curve.
Brown then overcorrected the vehicle, crossed over both lanes, and ended up approximately 90 feet off the left shoulder and in a field. A passenger in the Chevrolet, Daniel E. Stone Jr., 26, of Garrison, was ejected from the vehicle after the Blazer flipped over. When rescue crews found Stone, he was approximately 30 feet from the vehicle.
Brown and Stone were both transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center and treated for injuries sustained in the accident. Their conditions were not made available.
The Vanceburg accident is still under investigation by the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. According to reports, it was snowing when the accident occurred; however, it is believed that the roads were dry. Police are trying to determine if alcohol played a role in the wreck. - 10 - 10
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