- Lee Coleman | September 30, 2006 7:04 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsA three vehicle accident left one dead early Tuesday morning on KY 292 a few miles from the Pike/Martin County line. Early indications are that a late 1980's Lincoln Town Car may have crossed the center line into the path of an 18- wheel loaded coal truck. The coal truck hit the Town Car and a late model Dodge Ram pickup that was directly behind the car before overturning and losing it's load....
- Lee Coleman | September 28, 2006 3:47 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe Courier Journal reported that a 14 year-old student was struck by a school bus this morning as he crossed Taylor Boulevard in Louisville. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The school bus was empty but on it's way to pick up students for Western Middle School. The boy was wearing dark clothing and darted across the 4 lane highway outside of the crosswalk. The director of transportation...
- Lee Coleman | September 28, 2006 7:00 AM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsHeavy rains may have caused a tractor trailer accident Friday just outside of Columbia on the Louie B. Nunn Parkway. The driver apparently lost control ran off the roadway and struck a guardrail, then crossed the westbound lanes, overturned and landed in the median. The Adair County Rescue Squad had to extricate the driver who was then transported to the University of Louisville Hospital. The...
- Lee Coleman | September 27, 2006 12:48 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe eighth grade student passed away Tuesday morning after an accident that happened Monday night on the Eastern Bypass. She and a friend attempted to cross the bypass and were struck by a Ford Focus. The driver was not injured. Both girls were transported to the University of Kentucky Hospital. Preliminary indication is that the driver had the green light. The accident is still being...
- Lee Coleman | September 26, 2006 11:37 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsThe FDA and Genetech notified healthcare professionals about revisions to the warnings and adverse reaction sections of the prescribing information on Avastin about cases of a rare brain-capillary leak syndrome called (RPLS) reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome and reports of nasal septum perforation. "RPLS is a neurological disorder associated with hypertension, fluid retention and...
- Lee Coleman | September 24, 2006 7:27 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsBeginning October 1, 2006 a new Graduated Licensing Law takes effect for 16-17 year old drivers receiving a learners permit in Kentucky. Did you know that 16 year olds have a higher crash rate than any other age group? Two factors work against young drivers, inexperience behind the wheel and immaturity. Young drivers need time to develop driving skills and judgment. They tend to over estimate...
- Lee Coleman | September 23, 2006 7:46 AM |
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Workplace InjuriesSocial Security Disability (SSD) is an insurance system designed to help with financial hardships if you are unable to work due to injury or disease. You may be eligible for SSD regardless of your age. There are certain criteria you must meet, the amount of time you have worked and the nature of your disability are the two the Social Security Administration have set. Once you acquire a condition...
- Lee Coleman | September 21, 2006 12:30 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsAccording to the Courier Journal two Jefferson County Public School Buses were involved in accidents this morning that injured seven children. One bus going to Zachary Taylor Elementary was broadsided by a van at Langdon Drive and Westport Road. Seven students were taken to Kosair Children's Hospital with injuries. The driver of the van was also taken to a hospital.About the same time a bus...
- Lee Coleman | September 20, 2006 6:23 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsFrom Monday Sept. 11, 2006 through Sunday Sept. 17th, 10 people lost their lives in 10 separate accidents on Kentucky roadways. The accidents occurred in Boone, Clinton, Franklin, Grant, Hart, Jefferson, Owsley, Pulaski, Warren and McCracken counties. Through Sept. 17th a total of 613 people have lost their lives on Kentucky roadways, this is still 54 fewer than at this time last year.Continue...
- Lee Coleman | September 19, 2006 3:19 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA 47 year old Morgantown man went off the right shoulder of Morgantown Road and struck a utility pole , then went over an embankment and hit a tree before stopping. A 52- year old Morgantown man on a motorcycle then struck the utility pole and power lines as it was collapsing. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A third vehicle came up on the scene and left the roadway to avoid the pole and...
- Lee Coleman | September 16, 2006 5:38 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsDid you know ATV's are not to be operated on any public highway, roadway or right of way of any public highway? Or that a person operating an ATV on public property must wear approved headgear at all times the vehicle is in motion? There are some exceptions to that last one if you are doing farm related work, mining, logging or any business activity, or on personal property. Most of us don't...
- Lee Coleman | September 15, 2006 5:33 AM |
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Workplace InjuriesA highway worker was killed early Thursday morning when he was stuck by a construction truck, according to police. He was working on I-65 near Shepherdsville when he was hit by a Ford Explorer in a northbound lane blocked off from regular traffic by construction barrels. The victim was among crews working several miles of I-65.Continue reading "Kentucky Highway Worker Killed on I-65"
- Lee Coleman | September 14, 2006 12:30 PM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsA report released by the Journal of the American Medical Assn says that Diclofenac, also known as Cataflam or Voltaren, increased patient's chance of heart attack by 40% according to an analysis of 23 clinical studies, the same risk observed in patients who took low doses of Vioxx. The FDA is calling for further review.Diclofenac, which has been sold for more than 30 years, is available only by...
- Lee Coleman | September 14, 2006 7:19 AM |
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Workplace InjuriesDeputy Paul Dugle's cruiser was struck in the rear as he crossed the tracks just off Kings Highway in Waddy, KY. He was taken by ambulance to a local truck stop and flown to University of Louisville Hospital, where he was in critical but stable condition.Dugle had been at the firing range just north of the Norfolk Southern railroad tracks with Rice and other officers Friday morning. As his...
- Lee Coleman | September 13, 2006 7:16 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsEarly Thursday morning a Portsmouth, OH woman was killed in an accident in Lewis County. Police are still investigating.According to police, a 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage was driven by Thelma J. Lewis, of Portsmouth, who was traveling east on Kentucky 8 in what police describe as heavy fog, about 9:30 a.m. when she came upon four cars stopped in the roadway for construction. Police said it appeared...
- Lee Coleman | September 12, 2006 3:09 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA crash on New Cut Road in Louisville left a 25 year old motorcyclist dead and police are left searching for the driver that struck him and left the scene. A second vehicle also hit the motorcyclist but will not face charges according to police. There is no description of the first vehicle that struck the motorcycle. Anyone with information is encouraged to call 502-574-LMPD (5673)Kentucky and...
- Lee Coleman | September 09, 2006 8:00 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsA Floyd County woman was killed after she reportedly fell asleep and flipped her vehicle Sunday. The Banner, Ky resident suffered fatal injuries and was partially ejected. She was wearing a seatbelt. A 33-year old passenger was also ejected and was found about 50 feet from the vehicle. He was transported to Clark Regional Medical Center and later the University of Kentucky Hospital. He was...
- Lee Coleman | September 08, 2006 7:55 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsDavid Huff, 39, of Tompkinsville had delivered the paper for 8 years. He was killed early Sunday after his car was hit head on by an oncoming vehicle on Mill Creek Road in Tompkinsville. The other vehicle fled the scene immediately after accident. The vehicle was found abandoned in the area, the driver has not been found. The investigation is continuing. One passenger in the Huff vehicle was...
- Lee Coleman | September 07, 2006 3:52 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsSeven people died in accidents in Kentucky over the holiday weekend. Alcohol was suspected in three of the crashes according to state police. Through September 4th, 42 fewer people had died on Kentucky roads than in the same period last year.Continue reading "Labor Day Weekend Car Wrecks Kill 7"
- Lee Coleman | September 02, 2006 7:13 AM |
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Workplace InjuriesA Pikeville line mechanic fell Wednesday morning from 42 feet up a 55-foot telephone pole. He received extensive injuries to both wrist. He may or may not have been electrocuted, they were unable to fly him out due to bad weather conditions. He is a contractor for Kentucky Power a subsidiary of American Electric Power.Continue reading "Pikeville Worker Falls From 42 Foot Pole and Survives"
- Lee Coleman | September 01, 2006 7:10 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsPreliminary statistics indicate that 17 people died in 13 separate crashes from Monday, August 21st through Sunday, Aug 27th. Alcohol was a factor in 8 of the motor vehicle fatalities and one of the motorcycle fatalities. Fourteen deaths involved motor vehicles, 12 were not wearing seatbelts. Three deaths were from motorcycle accidents, two of the three were not wearing helmets.Continue reading...