Louisville Road Rage Incident: Police Release Video From I-65 Confrontation

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sep 30, 2026) — Louisville’s police chief said a video circulating on social media of a road rage confrontation near Interstate 65 and Preston Highway does not show the full circumstances of the incident.

Louisville Metro Police Chief Paul Humphrey said “several versions” of what happened have circulated and that some of those accounts were not entirely accurate.

LMPD released body camera and surveillance footage Monday showing portions of the Sept. 30 confrontation near I-65, Preston Highway and Grade Lane.

According to the information released by police, the confrontation began on the interstate and continued for several miles before ending near the Preston Highway ramp.

A woman involved in the incident said she encountered a man on a motorcycle after the confrontation continued from the interstate. Video released by police shows a man pulling the woman’s hair and striking her with what appears to be a belt.

What to Know About the I-65 Road Rage Incident in Louisville, Kentucky

1. Confrontation Near I-65 and Preston Highway

The road rage incident occurred Sept. 30 near Interstate 65, Preston Highway and Grade Lane in Louisville.

2. Police Released Video Footage

Louisville Metro Police released body camera and surveillance footage Monday showing portions of the confrontation. Police said the footage provides additional context about what happened.

3. Police Chief Says Accounts Were Incomplete

LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said several versions of the incident had circulated publicly and that some of the accounts were not entirely accurate. He said key pieces of information were missing from the initial narrative.

4. Confrontation Continued From Interstate

The woman involved in the incident said the confrontation began on I-65 and continued for several miles before reaching the Preston Highway area near Grade Lane.

5. Video Shows Physical Confrontation

The footage released by LMPD shows a man pulling the woman’s hair and striking her with what appears to be a belt. The video represents only portions of the overall incident.

6. Investigation and Additional Information

LMPD’s release of body camera and surveillance footage provides additional information about the confrontation. Authorities may release further details as the investigation continues.

Notes

This report is based on information released by Louisville Metro Police and statements concerning the Sept. 30 confrontation. Because the released footage shows portions of the incident, additional details or context may emerge as authorities continue reviewing the case.

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.