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Woman Killed in Possible DUI Crash in Marion County

October 3, 2010 - Louisville, KY - A woman was killed in a possible DUI car accident in Marion County. Shannon Pinkston, 34, was a passenger in a car traveling on Highway 527, just 4 miles north of St. Francis.

Wave Channel 3 reports that the driver, James Pinkston, 36, lost control of the car and struck a tree. Both the driver and passenger were not wearing seatbelts. James Pinkston was thrown from the car and was taken to the University of Louisville. The extent of his injuries was unknown.

Shannon Pinkston died at the scene of the car accident. Police are continuing to investigate but indicate that alcohol may have been a factor in the crash.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can lead to deadly consequences. It is also one of the leading causes of car accidents, both in Kentucky and nationwide.  

As a service to the residents of Louisville and the surrounding areas, 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 Kentucky that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to: 

• single-car accidents;
• accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
• accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers. 

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