Two Charged After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash at Valley Station Cemetery

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2026) — Two people are facing charges after a hit-and-run crash at a cemetery in Louisville’s Valley Station area left one man dead, according to Louisville Metro Police.

LMPD officers responded to a report of a person down at a cemetery in the 10000 block of Dixie Highway. When officers arrived, they found a man dead.

LMPD’s Homicide Unit initially investigated the incident due to the circumstances surrounding the man’s death. Based on preliminary findings, the Traffic Unit later took over the investigation and determined the death was connected to a hit-and-run collision.

One person was charged with reckless homicide, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid, tampering with physical evidence, and failure to report a traffic accident.

The second person was charged with tampering with physical evidence as a complicity offense. Both individuals were being held at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.

What to Know About This Hit-and-Run Crash in Louisville, Kentucky

1. Hit-and-Run Investigation

LMPD’s Traffic Unit determined that the man’s death was related to a hit-and-run collision.

2. Fatal Crash

Officers found a deceased man at a cemetery in the 10000 block of Dixie Highway. The circumstances led investigators to examine the incident as a traffic-related death.

3. Homicide Unit Response

LMPD’s Homicide Unit initially responded and conducted a preliminary investigation before the Traffic Unit assumed control.

4. Leaving the Crash Scene

One of the individuals faces charges involving allegedly leaving the scene of an accident and failing to render aid.

5. Evidence Investigation

Both individuals face charges involving tampering with physical evidence.

6. Criminal Charges

Two people are facing criminal charges in connection with the investigation. The charges are allegations, and both individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Notes

This report is based on preliminary information from Louisville Metro Police. One man died in a hit-and-run collision in the Valley Station area, and two people have been charged in connection with the investigation.

Disclaimer

This report is for informational purposes only and is based on preliminary public information. Crash details may change as the investigation continues. It does not establish fault or liability and is not legal advice.