Individual Wrecks Shut Interstate 75 Down So far, accident reports involving Kentucky’s Interstate 75 (I-75) have been too tragic for most to read through this summer. For example, I-75 in Rockcastle County was closed three times as the result of separate wrecks within just a few days of each other. Construction work has been busy... read more
I-65 Crash Highlights Work Zones and Semi-Truck Dangers Kentucky State Police say a recent southbound crash on Interstate 65 involved many vehicles and resulted in hundreds of travelers stuck in accident-related traffic for hours. Initial reports show the wreck occurred at the 66-mile marker work zone where bridge repair is underway and the interstate merges... read more
Majority of Holiday Travelers Choose Driving as a Way to Travel AAA has announced the expectation of a whopping 46.9 million Americans to travel away from home this Independence Day holiday. And, nearly 40 million of these travelers will be using a car or truck to road trip at least 50 miles to get there.... read more
Beware of Construction Zones as You Plan Your Kentucky Summer Vacation The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) says as travelers enter the thick of highway construction season, they should be reminded that this is when the deadliest work zone crashes are likely to occur and that making road construction zones safe remains the shared responsibility for both crews... read more
If You Own a Motor Vehicle in Kentucky, You Are Required to Have Insurance As we are witness to the continued rise in car accidents resulting in serous personal injuries, Kentucky’s “No Fault” or Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Insurance Law is important for anyone who owns or drives an automobile in the state of Kentucky... read more
Teen Driver’s Fatal Mistakes Caused Prom Night Crash Two passengers were hurt, and another teen passenger was killed when a 17-year-old driver was operating a 2013 Tesla at speeds faster than 100 mph on Milkin Road in Liberty Township and then lost control and drove into a telephone pole. The Butler County Sheriff’s Office recently released documents... read more
Your Accident Free Guide to Safe Spring Travel The spring season is here, and we are all so pleased to welcome the bloodroot, spring beauty, and Virginia bluebell wildflowers to bloom. Something else pops up this time of year too though: increased traffic and more car and truck wrecks due to wet roads, construction zones,... read more
Tragedy Strikes Both Pedestrian and Driver in Deadly Lexington Crash Two elderly men recently died in an evening hours motor vehicle vs. pedestrian crash near Glendover Elementary School in Lexington. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office say the pedestrian who was struck and killed in this crash was age 77 and a 58-year-old man was the... read more
All Motorists Are Responsible for Watching Out for Kentucky’s Motorcycle Enthusiasts As the spring motorcycle season has been set into motion, drivers of all types are now more likely to be sharing the road with motorcycles. The team at Rhoads & Rhoads knows all too well that means a higher prevalence in motorcycle crashes on... read more
Work Zone Safety Is Everyone’s Responsibility As the warmer air has made its way across the Bluegrass, motorists can expect to see an increase in the number of orange barrels and neon vested workers along with slower moving traffic patterns on roadways. With those changes also comes an increase in the number of work zone... read more
