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Louisville Metro Police are seeking a driver after a 2-year-old was struck on Bardstown Road early Saturday and later died. Authorities are asking the public for information through an anonymous tip line.
A 2-year-old girl died after being struck in a hit-and-run crash on Bardstown Road in Louisville early Saturday, and the driver fled the scene, according to WAVE. The incident occurred on Bardstown Road, one of the city’s major thoroughfares, and police have not publicly identified the driver or announced charges as of publication time.
WAVE reported that the child was hit by a vehicle and that the driver left the area before police could identify the operator. The girl later died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to the report. Authorities are treating the case as a hit-and-run and are working to determine the vehicle involved and the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Louisville Metro Police are investigating the crash and are asking the public for assistance in identifying the suspect vehicle and driver. The report includes guidance for residents who may have observed the crash, are aware of related details, or have information that could help investigators. Police are specifically encouraging people to contact the department rather than trying to approach anyone connected to the investigation.
As part of its request for information, WAVE directed viewers to Louisville Metro Police’s anonymous tip line. The report states that people with information can call 574-LMPD (5673). Authorities say tipsters should provide any information they can recall about the vehicle, its direction of travel, and the approximate time of the crash.
Because the driver fled, police face the challenge of reconstructing the incident without an immediate identification of the vehicle involved. Investigators typically rely on witness accounts, surveillance footage where available, and any physical evidence left at the scene. The outcome of those efforts will determine the next steps in the case, including whether additional investigative leads can be developed and if charges are filed.
The crash has raised concerns for residents along Bardstown Road, a corridor that carries significant daily traffic. Hit-and-run cases also create immediate barriers to accountability for victims and families, since the driver’s identity and vehicle details are often unknown until someone comes forward with specific information.