Authorities said a 14 year old girl was killed and three other people were injured following a two vehicle accident Sunday evening on Interstate 265 near the State Street interchange in New Albany.
New Albany, IN.- One person was killed and three others were injured following a two vehicle accident Sunday evening in New Albany.
The accident occurred around 6 p.m. on August 2 on eastbound Interstate 265 near the State Street interchange.
Investigators said emergency dispatchers initially received reports of metal rods and fencing scattered across the eastbound lanes. Shortly afterward, a collision was reported involving a silver 2023 Ford Explorer and a 2005 Ford F-350.
Authorities said the Ford Explorer had stopped in the right lane because traffic had backed up due to the debris. As the driver attempted to merge into the left lane, the pickup truck struck the SUV from behind.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as a 14 year old girl from Fort Wayne, Indiana.
A 16 year old rear seat passenger was transported to Norton Children’s Hospital in Louisville with serious injuries.
Two other occupants were taken to UofL Hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life threatening.
Eastbound Interstate 265 remained closed for about three hours while emergency crews investigated the accident and cleared the roadway.
The accident remains under investigation.
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