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2 arrested in connection with deadly hit-and-run on Bardstown Road, Louisville-area police say
A Louisville-area hit-and-run on Bardstown Road that killed a man while he was crossing the roadway has led to arrests, according to local reporting. Authorities have not publicly detailed the full charge list in the initial reports.
Two people have been arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run on Bardstown Road, where a man was killed after being struck while trying to cross the roadway, WAVE reported on July 3 and early July 4.
WAVE’s report said 26-year-old Aubrey Bald was arrested in the case. A separate WDRB report said the arrests involved a mother and a son, tying them to the crash that killed a man attempting to cross Bardstown Road last weekend.
According to WDRB, the fatal incident involved a man being struck by two cars while crossing Bardstown Road, and the driver(s) did not remain at the scene. The report said the arrests were made on Friday, connecting the suspects to the earlier death.
WLKY also reported that charges were being pursued in the incident involving a pedestrian killed on Bardstown Road, describing the case as involving two drivers and indicating that one driver was facing charges. The initial coverage did not provide a complete account of the charge severity or whether both arrested people face the same counts.
The case has prompted renewed focus on pedestrian safety along Bardstown Road, a major corridor in the Louisville area, particularly at crossing points where drivers may be moving quickly and where investigators say the victim was struck. Fatal hit-and-run cases often turn on whether investigators can identify vehicles and drivers from evidence such as witnesses, surveillance, or vehicle data.
As of the first reports, public details about the suspects’ court dates, bail status, and the full list of charges were not included in the coverage summarized here. Authorities are expected to continue the investigation through charging decisions and any subsequent court proceedings as the case works its way through the local justice system.
If the case proceeds, prosecutors will likely be required to show probable cause supporting the arrest warrants and later, at court, to explain what evidence links the defendants to the fatal crash and alleged failure to render aid. Victims’ families and community members will also be watching for whether the court process results in additional disclosures about how the crash occurred and how officials identified the defendants.
Why It Matters
- The arrests mean authorities believe they have sufficient evidence to identify suspects after a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run, a type of case that can disrupt families and strain community trust.
- Because public reporting describes a pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles, the case may raise questions about roadway safety and accountability for drivers who leave the scene.
- The matter will now move into court, where charge details, bail, and evidence will be tested through standard legal procedures.
- If prosecutors pursue charges against both arrested people, the case outcome could affect how future hit-and-run investigations are conducted in similar circumstances.
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Key Facts
- WAVE reported that two people were arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run on Bardstown Road.
- WAVE said 26-year-old Aubrey Bald was arrested in the case.
- WDRB reported that the arrests involved a mother and a son.
- WDRB said the man who died was trying to cross Bardstown Road and was struck by two cars.
- WDRB said the victim’s death was tied to a hit-and-run last weekend and that arrests occurred on Friday.
- WLKY reported that a driver is facing charges in the Bardstown Road crash involving a pedestrian and described the incident as involving two drivers.