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\nA man is facing multiple charges, including reckless homicide, in connection to a 2023 hit-and-run crash in Valley Station.<\/p>\n
\nA man is facing multiple charges, including reckless homicide, in connection to a 2023 hit-and-run crash in Valley Station.<\/p>\n
Louisville Metro Police said the crash took place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, just before 10 p.m. near the intersection of Dixie Highway and West Orell Road.<\/p>\n
Police believe a passenger vehicle traveling northbound on Dixie Highway was “driving erratically,” swerving across the lanes when the driver crossed over the median and hit a SUV traveling in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n
Ronald Ables, the driver of the SUV, was ejected from his vehicle, according to police. He was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.<\/p>\n
Shawn Brooks, 34, was arrested Tuesday in connection to the fatal crash. <\/p>\n
According to court documents, Brooks was driving a stolen car out of Hardinsburg and fled the scene on foot after the crash. <\/p>\n
Blood collected from the vehicle identified Brooks. His charges include reckless homicide, receiving stolen property, leaving the scene of an accident and criminal mischief.<\/p>\n
Brooks pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. He is being held in Louisville Metro Department of Corrections under a $50,000 cash bond.
\nSource: WDRB<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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