Pedestrian dies from injuries after being hit by a car on Winchester Road in Lexington
A pedestrian has died from injuries after being hit by a car early Wednesday, according to the Lexington Police Department.
The collision happened around 12:30 a.m. in the 2800 block of Winchester Road, near Man O’ War Boulevard. Lexington police Lt. Steven Wiggins said the pedestrian had life-threatening injuries and was transported to a hospital.
Later Wednesday the Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirmed the victim had died. He was identified as 64-year-old Woodrow Flinchum.
Flinchum was declared dead at 1:14 a.m. from multiple blunt force trauma injuries, according to the coroner’s office. His manner of death was listed as an accident.
The driver was uninjured and remained at the scene after the crash. Wiggins said criminal charges are not expected to be filed.
The Collision Reconstruction Unit investigated the wreck. The road has since been reopened.
This story was originally published April 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM.
