Brenda Jackson, 60, killed in crash on National Turnpike in Louisville on July 29.

Modified Date:

Wed, 07/29/2015 - 5:59pm

Accident Date:

Monday, July 28, 2014

Man indicted for deadly DUI crash

A Louisville man is facing a murder charge for a deadly car crash. A grand jury indicted Joseph Smithson on murder, drug and other charges. Smithson was driving under the influence in July 2014 when he crashed into a concrete culvert on National Turnpike, according to court records. His passenger, Brenda Jackson, died at the scene. A warrant has been issued for Smithson's arrest.

UPDATE: Coroner identifies person killed in National Turnpike crash in Fairdale

Jackson was a passenger in the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:30 p.m. The male driver was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Passenger killed in single-car crash on National Turnpike ID'd

The accident happened late Tuesday night when police said a man in his 30's was speeding near the 9900 block of National Turnpike when he crashed into a culvert.

The coroner has identified the woman killed in an overnight accident. The accident happened late Tuesday night when police said a man in his 30's was speeding near the 9900 block of National Turnpike when he crashed into a culvert. A 60-year-old woman, who was identified as Brenda Jackson, was a passenger in the man's car; Jackson died at the scene The driver was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries. Police said they don't know what caused the car to leave the roadway, but skid marks are visible for more than 200 feet.

Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death

After someone dies in a motor-vehicle accident, grieving family members and friends are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone?

Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.

Type: Car Accident

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High-Speed/Excessive Speed

People Involved:

Brenda Jackson

Joseph Smithson

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