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LMPD: Motorcyclist in 'critical condition' after crash on Breckenridge Lane

LMPD’s Traffic Unit will be handling the investigation.
Credit: KGW

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A motorcyclist is in critical condition after a crash on Breckenridge Lane Tuesday night. 

Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a motorcyclist and an SUV in the 4400 block of Breckenridge Lane. 

Police said their preliminary investigation reveals that a man driving a motorcycle was heading northbound on Breckenridge Lane when an SUV traveling southbound was in the process of making a left-hand turn into a parking lot. The motorcyclist then hit the side of the SUV, causing the driver to be ejected off the motorcycle. Police said he was wearing a helmet. 

EMS and Fire were called to the scene. EMS took the driver to UofL Hospital with "critical injuries." 

Officers said the driver of the SUV was not hurt and remained on scene, Charges are not expected to be filed.

LMPD’s Traffic Unit will be handling the investigation. 

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