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A deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-65 South in Williamson County near Nashville forced a lengthy shutdown of southbound lanes from mile marker 74 to the Church Street underpass. Traffic was diverted to Old Hickory Blvd for nearly five hours while investigators worked; at least one person died. After the scene was cleared, wreckage was removed and two southbound lanes reopened just after 9 a.m.
One person has died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-65 South near Shepherdsville, Kentucky. The southbound lanes were closed for approximately four hours before reopening. The identity of the deceased individual is currently unknown.
The ramp from I-64 West to I-65 South in Louisville has reopened after a crash occurred on Monday morning, causing traffic delays for morning commuters. At least one person was injured in the crash, and emergency services responded to the scene. The lanes were reopened before 10:15 a.m.
Two drivers engaged in a road rage incident on I-65 near Franklin, Indiana, resulting in one driver firing shots at the other car. No injuries were reported, but bullet holes were found in the victim's vehicle. The suspect's vehicle was located and pulled over by Indiana State Police, leading to the arrest of the driver, Nasier Johnson, on charges of Criminal Recklessness, Intimidation, and Possession of Marijuana. The passenger, Armani Crooks, was also arrested for Possession of Marijuana. The investigation is ongoing to determine final charges.
A Vestavia Hills police officer was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after their cruiser was struck by a truck's trailer on I-65.
All southbound lanes of Interstate 65 in Hardin County, Kentucky, are closed due to a semi-truck crash. The truck, carrying steel rods, flipped over multiple times and came to a rest on the interstate. The road is expected to be closed for six hours, causing significant delays for southbound travelers. Drivers are advised to take an alternate route via Exit 94 at US-62-Mulberry Street.
A man in Bartholomew County, Indiana sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a motorcyclist while attempting to provide aid to another motorcyclist who crashed after a bicycle fell from a vehicle on I-65. The initial collision occurred when the bicycle was struck by two vehicles, causing them to pull over. The injured man was flown to a local hospital, and alcohol and drugs are not believed to be factors in the incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Multiple incidents occurred on I-65 in Alabama, including a vehicle driving southbound that had made contact with the center wall multiple times, resulting in the driver and passenger overdosing on fentanyl. Another vehicle driving the wrong way on I-65 struck two vehicles, injuring the occupants. Meanwhile, a separate driver ignored backed-up traffic and emergency lights, striking and injuring Officer Elizabeth Minter of the Pelham Police Department, who was directing traffic. Officer Minter is in good spirits but has significant injuries and will undergo surgery. The Pelham Police Department is accepting financial contributions to support Officer Minter's medical expenses.
One person died in a crash involving four tractor-trailers on I-65S near Glendale, according to the Hardin County EMA director. The incident occurred around 1 a.m., and it's unclear if anyone else was injured. All four lanes are closed, and drivers are advised to detour to 31W and rejoin I-65 at Glendale or Sonora.
A victim was critically injured after being shot multiple times while driving on I-65 in Homewood in what police are calling a "targeted attack." The victim's vehicle crashed into another vehicle after being hit, and the victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Police are currently investigating and have not yet identified a suspect.
A shooting occurred on I-65 southbound near Oxmoor Road in Homewood, Alabama, where a suspect fired multiple rounds into a male victim's vehicle, causing the victim to crash into another vehicle. The victim was transported to UAB with life-threatening injuries, and the motorist in the other vehicle was shaken but not injured. The shooting appears to be a targeted attack, and no arrests have been made yet.