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Louisville Car Crash Leaves a Man Dead

A 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.

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