LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police said that one man is dead following a fatal overnight crash on I-65.
Police said around 11:15 p.m. Friday night, officers responded to a report of a person being hit in a vehicle on I-65 northbound, near Brook Street.
LMPD said that witnesses reported the motorcyclist was off of his bike at the time of the accident.
The Jefferson County Coroner's office identified the man as 51-year-old James A. Williams.
Police said late Saturday morning Williams was in the process of picking up his bike after losing control of it and laying it down in the travel lanes of I-65 north.
LMPD said that a UPS semi-truck came around the hospital curve and noticed the previous crash in the lane ahead. While trying to avoid hitting Williams, the UPS driver steered left and hit William's motorcycle.
An SUV following the UPS semi-truck was unable to steer out of the way, however, and struck both the motorcycle and Williams.
Police said a fourth vehicle, also a UPS truck, was following close behind the SUV and drove through the debris field, also striking Williams.
LMPD said all parties involved in the accident remained on the scene to assist officers with their investigation.
UPS said in an emailed statement that both of their drivers were not injured in the accident.
"Our thoughts are with the victim's loved ones," the statement read. "UPS is cooperating fully with the investigation."
The LMPD Traffic Unit is investigating the accident, however, no charges are expected.
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