Woman dies after crash near Cane Run Road on I-264 eastbound in Shively, police say

A woman died after a crash in Shively near the Watterson Expressway, according to a local news report citing police activity. Officers were called around 6:30 p.m. to a report of a crash in the area of Cane Run Road and I-264 eastbound.

The report said responders arrived to the crash scene on the expressway corridor and began coordinating emergency aid. Details about the woman’s age, identity, vehicle description, and whether there were other involved parties were not included in the available account.

Investigators were on scene as the crash was assessed, and the incident triggered an immediate public-safety response in the area of Cane Run Road and the I-264 eastbound lanes. Motorists in the vicinity were affected as responders worked.

No cause for the crash was provided in the report. The investigation was described as ongoing, and police had not publicly outlined preliminary findings at the time of publication.

The report did not specify whether officers conducted any sobriety testing, whether a citation was issued, or whether any charges were being considered. Those determinations would typically come after investigators complete scene review and any related interviews or vehicle inspections.

For drivers and residents in the Shively area, the incident underscores how quickly traffic conditions can change when emergency crews respond to a fatal crash along an interstate connection. Expressway incidents can result in lane closures, detours, or slowdowns that affect commutes and local travel.