© 2024 Louisville Public Media

Public Files:
89.3 WFPL · 90.5 WUOL-FM · 91.9 WFPK

For assistance accessing our public files, please contact info@lpm.org or call 502-814-6500
89.3 WFPL News | 90.5 WUOL Classical 91.9 WFPK Music | KyCIR Investigations
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Stream: News Music Classical

Police say a man who was hit by train is in critical condition

Blue light atop a law enforcement vehicle
Getty Images/iStockphoto
An LMPD spokesperson said the man's injuries were initially listed as critical.

A man struck by a train Tuesday is in critical condition.

According to Louisville Metro Police Department spokesperson Aaron Ellis, police responded to a call about a pedestrian hit by a train in the Shelby Park neighborhood near South Shelby Street and Ash Street.

When they arrived, officers said they found a man had been hit while on the tracks.

Police called EMS and the man was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital. Ellis initially described his injuries as critical.

LMPD’s homicide unit is investigating.

Breya Jones is the Arts & Culture Reporter for LPM. Email Breya at bjones@lpm.org.

Can we count on your support?

Louisville Public Media depends on donations from members – generous people like you – for the majority of our funding. You can help make the next story possible with a donation of $10 or $20. We'll put your gift to work providing news and music for our diverse community.