Lexington pedestrian dies after being hit by vehicle on Richmond Road, police say
A pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Lexington Wednesday has died, according to police.
The collision occurred around 9:15 p.m. on Richmond Road near the cross street of Fontaine Road, police Lt. Daniel Truex said. A male victim was found and taken to University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital.
“Preliminary investigation suggests the victim was crossing the road and ran out in front of the vehicle,” Truex said.
The victim later died from his injuries, police spokeswoman Brenna Angel confirmed Thursday. The investigation indicated the driver had the green light and didn’t see the pedestrian in time to stop, she said. The Fayette County coroner’s office said it was in the process of notifying the victim’s family before releasing his name.
The driver of the vehicle stayed on scene and waited for police to respond, Truex said. A collision reconstruction unit was called to the scene to investigate, and the investigation was ongoing Thursday morning, Truex said.
Police don’t expect the driver will face any charges.
This story was originally published December 17, 2020 at 7:25 AM.