According to local news outlet, Wave3, on Sunday, July 17, 2022, a man, Michael Basham, was struck and killed by two different cars while riding his bicycle on Terry Road, in Louisville, Kentucky. This bike injury accident occurred around 2:30 A.M. Both vehicles kept driving after the man was struck. The community that knew Mr. Basham is now looking for justice and plans to hold a memorial and funeral for Mr. Basham.
In Kentucky, it is against the law to leave the scene of a motor vehicle accident (this includes collisions with individuals riding a bike). In fact, it is considered a Class D felony to leave the scene of a hit-and-run accident if a death or serious physical injury is involved. For a Class D Felony, a defendant can be sentenced to between one and five years in prison and fined up to $10,000.00. Per Kentucky statute, an operator of a motor vehicle involved in a crash must stop, ascertain the extent of injury, and render reasonable assistance.
If anyone has any information about this unfortunate incident or knows the identity of the two hit-and-run drivers, please call the anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or report the time on the online Crime Tip at LMPD Crime Tip Portal.
Losing a loved one is a very traumatic experience. A Louisville, Kentucky wrongful death attorney and bicycle accident lawyer may be able to help during the difficult times following a bicycle accident. If you or a loved one have suffered from extensive injuries or have lost a loved one because of an accident while riding a bicycle, contact Meagher law Office for a free legal consultation.
Source: Wave3
