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crime1 year ago

"Charges Filed in Dramatic Semi Crash on Clark Memorial Bridge"

Trevor Branham, 33, of Jeffersonville, has been charged with four counts of wanton endangerment and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license in connection to a multi-vehicle crash that left a semi dangling over the Clark Memorial/Second Street Bridge. The crash occurred on March 1, and witnesses reported that Branham was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic before hitting a stalled car, causing him to lose control and collide with the semi. The driver of the semi was rescued by the Louisville Fire Department after about 40 minutes, and Branham was hospitalized for injuries sustained in the crash. He has been released on a $20,000 bond and is scheduled for a hearing on May 15.

via WLKY Louisville|
#clark-memorial-bridge#crash#crime
traffic-accident1 year ago

"Clark Memorial Bridge Repairs: Traffic Updates and Cause of Crash Revealed"

A new report from LMPD reveals that a stalled car triggered a chain reaction crash on the Clark Memorial Bridge, resulting in a semi-truck dangling off the edge and a dramatic rescue. The report indicates that a pick-up truck collided with the stalled car, causing it to cross into oncoming traffic and leading to a collision with a semi-truck. A fourth car was also involved in the crash, resulting in serious injuries to two individuals, with their current conditions unknown.

via WAVE 3|
#clark-memorial-bridge#crash#lmpd
traffic-accident1 year ago

Dramatic Rescue: Semi-Truck Hangs Off Bridge, Driver Saved After Collision

A crash on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville left a semi-truck hanging off the bridge, with the driver needing rescue. The crash was caused by a vehicle hitting a stalled car, losing control, and colliding with the semi-truck. The driver of the first vehicle sustained serious injuries and the bridge is expected to reopen for vehicle traffic by 6 p.m. on Saturday, with most of the damage contained to the sidewalk area and not affecting the bridge's structural integrity.

via LEX 18 News - Lexington, KY|
#clark-memorial-bridge#crash#kentucky-transportation-cabinet
traffic-update1 year ago

"Rescued: Clark Memorial Bridge Reopens After Semi-Truck Crash"

The Clark Memorial Bridge in downtown Louisville has partially reopened to traffic following a semi-truck crash, with the bridge being deemed safe for vehicular travel after thorough inspection by transportation officials. While the majority of the damage is confined to the sidewalk structure, the bridge's structural integrity remains intact. Plans for further repairs are being developed, and the sidewalks remain closed to the public for an undetermined amount of time.

via WLKY Louisville|
#clark-memorial-bridge#crash#louisville
traffic-accident1 year ago

Dramatic Rescues: Truck Accidents on Bridges Captured on Video

A dramatic multi-car crash on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville led to a semi-truck driver being left dangling above the Ohio River, with a pickup truck swerving through traffic and causing the collision. Louisville resident Phil Gollar, who witnessed the crash, described the chaotic scene and his efforts to reassure the stranded driver until emergency crews arrived. The crash involved four vehicles, resulting in two people being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the semi driver escaped serious harm.

via WAVE 3|
#clark-memorial-bridge#dramatic-rescue#louisville
accidents-and-rescues1 year ago

Dramatic Rescue: Driver Saved from Dangling Semi on Louisville Bridge

A dramatic rescue took place in Louisville as firefighters saved a driver whose semi-truck crashed off the side of Clark Memorial Bridge, leaving the vehicle dangling. The crash, involving multiple vehicles, led to the closure of both sides of the bridge. Using an aerial ladder, pulley system, and safety rope, firefighters successfully rescued the driver, who was found praying and in stable condition after being transported to the hospital. The rescue was described as heroic by Louisville Fire Chief Brian O'Neill.

via CBS News|
#accidents-and-rescues#clark-memorial-bridge#louisville
accidents-and-rescues1 year ago

Dramatic Rescue: Semi Truck Dangles Over Ohio River Bridge

A semi crashed and dangled off the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, following a collision involving four vehicles, with at least one person sustaining life-threatening injuries. The driver, a military veteran, was successfully rescued from the cab after about 40 minutes and was reported to be stable. The bridge was closed for inspection, and traffic was advised to take alternate routes. The bridge, built in 1929, carries about 24,000 vehicles daily.

via WLKY Louisville|
#accidents-and-rescues#clark-memorial-bridge#kentucky-transportation-cabinet
accidents-and-rescues1 year ago

Truck Accidents on Louisville Bridges: Dramatic Rescues and Close Calls

A woman was rescued from a tractor trailer hanging from the Clark Memorial Bridge after a four-vehicle accident, with two others sustaining life-threatening injuries. The bridge, connecting Kentucky and Southern Indiana, remains closed as authorities assess damage. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, but the Louisville Fire Chief emphasized the driver's "tremendous luck" in avoiding a potential plunge into the river. Firefighter Bryce Carden played a crucial role in the rescue, and the driver remained calm throughout the ordeal.

via Courier Journal|
#accident#accidents-and-rescues#clark-memorial-bridge
accidents-and-rescues1 year ago

Dramatic Rescue: Driver Saved from Dangling Truck Over Ohio River

A semi-truck crashed and was left dangling above the Ohio River on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville. The driver was successfully rescued by first responders using a ladder truck to lower a firefighter to the driver's side of the rig, where they were able to release her from the seatbelt and bring her to safety. The bridge remains closed to traffic while crews work to remove the dangling semi, and engineers are on the scene to inspect the bridge once the semi has been removed.

via WAVE 3|
#accidents-and-rescues#clark-memorial-bridge#louisville