LMPD arrests Aldwin Jackson in connection with Highview hit-and-run death of Adam Troutman

Louisville Metro Police Department arrested Aldwin Jackson, 30, on Friday in connection with a hit-and-run that investigators said led to the April death of Adam Troutman in the Highview area, according to WAVE. The announcement marks a development in an investigation that had been focused on identifying a driver involved in the crash.

WAVE reported that Jackson is currently facing two charges related to the incident. The report did not describe the specific charges in the information provided, and it did not indicate whether Jackson made a statement to police or the court at the time of his arrest.

The case stems from the April hit-and-run death of Troutman, a fatal crash in which investigators said a vehicle struck him and then left the scene. Authorities treated the incident as a serious public safety matter, and the arrest indicates that the investigation moved from identifying potential leads to filing charges against a specific person.

Highview is a residential community within Louisville, and hit-and-run investigations often require evidence collection across time, including reviewing incident reports, locating witnesses, and pursuing leads that can connect a vehicle and driver to a specific time and location. With an arrest now in hand, the matter is expected to proceed through the court process for formal case handling.

As the case continues, the next steps will likely include arraignment and further litigation in Louisville, where the charges will be presented and the defendant will be afforded the opportunity to respond. Until the court process concludes, police allegations remain allegations, and the record will determine what facts can be proven.

The arrest also highlights the ongoing attention Kentucky law enforcement places on accountability after traffic crashes involving injuries and deaths, particularly when a suspect fails to remain at the scene. For the victim’s family and the surrounding neighborhood, the development provides a concrete procedural milestone in a case that began with a fatal collision in April.