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Coroner identifies 35-year-old pedestrian killed by driver on Preston Highway

According to Louisville Metro Police, their preliminary report indicates the man was in the roadway when he was struck by the driver's vehicle.
Credit: Jake Cannon - WHAS

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Coroner's Office has released the identity of a man who was struck by a driver around 1 a.m. Saturday morning.

Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) responded to a report of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian in the 3300 block of Preston Highway. 

Fifth Division officers said their preliminary reports indicate the man was in the roadway when he was struck by the driver. Police said he was pronounced dead at the scene and the driver of the vehicle remained on scene. 

On Monday, the coroner identified the victim as 35-year-old Allen Green.

There were no injuries to anyone else, officers said. 

LMPD’s Traffic Unit is handling the investigation, which remains ongoing.

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