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Four Lives Claimed in Kentucky Labor Day Crashes

September 7, 2010 - Perry County, KY - Motorcyclist Christopher Polly is among the victims whose lives were claimed in a Labor Day weekend fatal crash.  

According to reports from WKYT27, Polly was traveling southbound on Highway 7 in Cornettsville when his motorcycle crossed over into the northbound lane and struck a guardrail. The impact caused him to sustain critical injuries. Polly was then transported to Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced dead.

The accident is still undergoing investigation and toxicology reports are pending.

Three other Labor Day weekend fatal crashes occurred in the nearby counties of Jefferson, Pulaski and Wayne. Police believe alcohol was a factor in the Jefferson County crash. Labor day weekend is one of the busiest traffic weekends of the year and tends to result in higher instances of serious and fatal traffic accidents.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2008 Kentucky Crash Statistics, there were 826 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Kentucky.

As a service to the residents of Louisville, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in the Louisville area that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-vehicle accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions;
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers; and
• accidents caused by defective or improperly maintained equipment. 

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If you or a loved one were seriously injured in a vehicle accident in Kentucky, the attorneys at Gray and White Law are here to help. We have successfully handled many Kentucky accident and wrongful death cases. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation of your case - 800-634-8767.

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