**Tragedy on Dixie Highway: Man Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle While Riding Electric Scooter**
**Louisville, KY —** A man is dead following a tragic collision on Dixie Highway late Friday evening, authorities confirmed. The victim, who was riding an electric scooter at the time, was struck by a vehicle in the southbound lanes near the intersection of Dixie Highway and Rockford Lane.
Emergency services responded to the scene shortly after 9:00 p.m. Louisville Metro Police Department’s Traffic Unit reported that the man was traveling on the roadway when a vehicle, also heading southbound, collided with him under circumstances that remain under investigation.
The man, whose identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Police have not indicated whether speed, impairment, or distracted driving played a role in the incident, though toxicology testing is routine in such investigations. No charges have been filed at this time.
The section of Dixie Highway was temporarily closed for several hours as investigators worked to document the scene and gather witness statements.
Electric scooters have become increasingly popular in the Louisville area as an affordable and eco-friendly mode of transportation. However, their presence on high-traffic roads like Dixie Highway has raised safety concerns among both city officials and residents.
LMPD urges all scooter riders to wear helmets, use designated bike lanes when available, and remain vigilant when navigating major thoroughfares.
This incident marks yet another tragic reminder of the vulnerability of non-motorized road users and the need for increased awareness and infrastructure improvements.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact LMPD’s anonymous tip line at (502) 574-LMPD.
