Two Killed, One Critically Injured in Poplar Level Road Crash

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2026) — Two people were killed and another was critically injured Monday evening in a two-vehicle crash on Poplar Level Road, according to Louisville Metro Police.

Police said a red pickup truck was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it collided with a commercial box truck making a left turn. The pickup went underneath the box truck’s axle.

The pickup driver was taken to UofL Hospital with life-threatening injuries. One passenger later died at the hospital, while another passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two people inside the box truck were not injured.

Police said a reckless-driver complaint involving a red pickup had been reported on Poplar Level Road shortly before the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.

What to Know About This Two-Vehicle Crash in Louisville, Kentucky

1. Two-Vehicle Crash

The collision involved a red pickup truck and a commercial box truck near Bishop Lane and Tile Factory Lane.

2. Fatal Injuries

Two pickup passengers died, while the pickup driver suffered life-threatening injuries.

3. Reported Speed

Police said the pickup was traveling at a high rate of speed before the collision.

4. Reckless-Driver Complaint

A complaint involving a red pickup was reported on Poplar Level Road shortly before the crash.

5. Ongoing Investigation

LMPD is investigating the crash and the circumstances surrounding the earlier complaint.

Notes

This report is based on preliminary information from Louisville Metro Police. Two people died and another was critically injured after a pickup truck collided with a commercial box truck on Poplar Level Road. The investigation remains ongoing.

Disclaimer

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