Pedestrian killed in Wednesday car crash identified
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – A tragic accident in Lexington has resulted in the death of 67-year-old Billy Gene Messer. According to a press release from the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Messer was struck and killed by an SUV at the intersection of Man O’ War Boulevard and Beaver Creek Drive Wednesday morning.
This was a breaking news story on ABC36’s Good Day Kentucky at 9:00 am.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:27 AM when the driver of the vehicle reportedly disregarded a red light and entered the intersection, hitting Messer who was crossing the road on foot within the designated crosswalk. Lexington Fire and EMS responded, and Messer was pronounced dead when they arrived. The cause of death was multiple blunt force trauma, according to the coroner.
The coroner’s office confirmed that the manner of death was an accident. Further details about the driver or any potential charges have not been released.
For more updates on this developing story, stay tuned to ABC 36 News.
