Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Pickup Truck in Elizabethtown
ELIZABETHTOWN, KY—A motorcyclist died following a collision with a pickup truck on Monday, October 23, at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Highway 62.
According to the ELIZABETHTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT, the motorcyclist, a 34-year-old man, was traveling westbound when he collided with the eastbound pickup truck. The impact resulted in the motorcyclist suffering critical injuries; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup truck sustained minor injuries and was treated on-site by emergency medical personnel from HARDIN COUNTY EMS.
Authorities reported that the highway was closed for nearly three hours as they conducted an investigation into the cause of the crash. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, including the ELIZABETHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT.
No additional details regarding the identities of the individuals involved have been released pending notification of next of kin. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing, with authorities urging witnesses to come forward with any information.