The driver of a motorcycle was killed and the passenger airlifted to the University of Kentucky Medical Center following a motocycle wreck on Interstate 75 Thursday night.
Kentucky State Police said Michael W. Hastings, 47, of Marysville, Ohio, was pronounced dead at the scene and Brenda Hastings was airlifted to UK. The Hastings were traveling south on I-75 near the 30 mile marker when their Honda motorcycle left the road and struck a guardrail, ejecting them from the bike. UK officials said Brenda Hastings remains at the hospital and she is listed in good condition.
Police said the Hastings were wearing helmets.
Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement, Kentucky State Police, Laurel County EMS, London/Laurel County Rescue Squad and West Knox Fire Department responded to the accident.
KSP Trooper First Class Parrish Baker, an accident reconstructionist, is continuing the investigation.
Local News
August 26, 2008
Motorcyclist killed in I-75 wreck
Passenger airlifted to UK Medical Center
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