THE APEX TIMES
Crash at Man o’ War and Rapid Run shuts down part of roadway, Lexington police say 3 taken to hospital
The Lexington Police Department said a crash reported shortly after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Man o’ War Boulevard and Rapid Run led to a partial shutdown and three people being transported for medical care.
A crash reported at the intersection of Man o’ War Boulevard and Rapid Run in Lexington led to the shutdown of a section of the roadway and sent three people to the hospital, according to the Lexington Police Department.
Police said the call about the crash came in at approximately 3:04 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18.
The department reported that the incident was causing traffic disruption in the area of the intersection, with a portion of Man o’ War Boulevard closed as responders worked the scene.
Lexington police said three people were transported to a hospital following the crash, but the department did not provide further details in the initial report about their conditions or the nature of their injuries.
As of the report time, the crash investigation was ongoing, and officers remained on scene to manage traffic and gather information about what caused the crash at the busy intersection.
Motorists were advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes while police handled the scene and the roadway remained closed.
The Lexington Police Department did not describe any specific citations, vehicle defects, or weather conditions in the initial account, and additional updates were not included in the report.
Why It Matters
- The shutdown of part of Man o’ War Boulevard can affect commuting patterns and access in a high-traffic corridor near the intersection.
- Because three people were transported for medical care, the incident underscores the immediate public-safety stakes for area drivers and nearby residents.
- Ongoing investigation may determine whether enforcement actions are needed and how officials can reduce risk at the intersection.
- Medical outcomes and any subsequent traffic-control changes depend on the details that emerge from police investigation.
Key Facts
- Lexington Police Department reported a crash at Man o’ War Boulevard and Rapid Run.
- Police said the call came in at about 3:04 p.m. on Aug. 18.
- A section of Man o’ War Boulevard was shut down due to the crash.
- Police said three people were taken to a hospital.
- Police indicated an investigation was ongoing at the time of the report.