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\nCharges have been dismissed against the driver in a crash on Preston Highway that left a pedestrian dead.<\/p>\n
\nCharges have been dismissed against the driver in a crash on Preston Highway that left a pedestrian dead.<\/p>\n
The crash happened around 5:15 p.m. on December 22, 2025, in the 7300 block of Preston Highway, near Minor Lane.<\/p>\n
Louisville police said two men were crossing in a dark section of the roadway when they stopped in the center median, which was also a turning lane. One of the men, Isaac Barkley, was then hit and killed by a vehicle heading southbound.<\/p>\n
Louisville Metro Police said the driver, later identified as Pamela Speer, stopped and called police after hitting Barkley.<\/p>\n
At the time, police said no charges were expected to be filed, but Speer was later be charged with manslaughter and disregarding the compulsory turn lane.<\/p>\n
Authorities argued Speer was driving \u201dat a rate of speed and distance not suitable for driving in the median while the traffic in the driving lanes was at a stop,” while Speer\u2019s attorney, during a previous court appearance, said she did nothing wrong and that Barkley had abruptly shown up in the road.<\/p>\n
During a preliminary hearing on January 16, a judge dismissed both of Speer\u2019s charges without prejudice, citing a lack of probable cause.
\nSource: WAVE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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