Woman dies in head-on collision with van outside Louisville

Louisville, KY- One woman is dead and another seriously injured following an early morning head-on collision near Crestwood.

According to initial reports, a woman, whose identity has not been release, was traveling eastbound on Kentucky 146 around 6:30 a.m. when she crossed the center line and hit a van head-on.

The female driver died was pronounced dead on the scene.

The van driver, William N. Buntyn, 48, of Louisville was taken to a local hospital for serious injuries.

Police closed down the roadway for a few hours while they cleared the accident scene and investigated the cause of the fatal accident.

Unfortunately, accidents are a fact of life and any number of factors such as distraction or exhaustion can lead to a fatal or seriously injurious outcome. In addition to grief and pain, victims of an accident also face numerous medical bills and funeral costs. All of these costs can be recovered when the victims retain a Louisville accident attorney to represent them.

A Louisville accident lawyer will devote their time and expertise to an injury victim’s case. Their expertise makes them qualified to negotiate a favorable settlement with a driver’s insurance company or build a strong case for litigation.  

An injury victim who hires a Louisville accident attorney can dedicate their time to healing while their attorney works diligently on their case in order to assure that receive the maximum amount of compensation they deserve for their suffering.