A driver struck Andrew Emory and his wife as they crossed Goss Avenue at Spratt Street on Sept. 3, then briefly stopped before speeding away, leaving Emory with a torn-out dental bridge and a missing tooth. Both pedestrians suffered head trauma, scrapes and bruises in the crash, which was captured on video that has since fueled renewed anger from neighbors about safety at the Louisville intersection.
According to wdrbwave.com, footage shows a car turning onto Goss Avenue from Spratt Street and running directly into Emory and his wife. The outlet reports that the video shows the driver stop for a few seconds after hitting the couple before pulling off again, leaving the pair injured on the pavement. The Louisville Metro Police Department said officers responded to the crash and are continuing to investigate, per the same outlet.
Police are also asking the public for help identifying the driver, according to WLKY. Police say the driver got out, looked at the victims, then returned to the vehicle and drove away without stopping to help. The station reports that the couple were using a marked crosswalk in the 1100 block of Goss Avenue when they were struck, and that the vehicle was captured on camera and spotted by Flock cameras in the area.
Investigators Say Plate May Have Been Altered
Investigators believe the vehicle's license plate may have been masked or altered, which has made identifying the driver more difficult, WLKY reports. Police have asked anyone who recognizes the vehicle or has information about the driver to come forward, and they're accepting anonymous tips through P3 Tips in addition to standard channels.
Chris Williams, chef and owner of Four Pegs, told WLKY that people drive really fast through the intersection and that it has been awful for years. Williams said he has personally reported more than 100 crashes at the intersection, including one recent week when two pedestrians were hit and two cars had accidents. He said a vehicle crashed into Four Pegs around 2023, forcing the business to move its front door and rebuild part of a wall.
Business Owners Push for a Traffic Signal
Williams told the station he wants a traffic signal installed that would require drivers to come to a complete stop at the intersection. Hali Johnston, co-owner of Hali B and Co., said crashes have become a regular occurrence for businesses along the corridor. Johnston told wdrbwave.com that Goss Avenue now has restaurants, bars, coffee shops and salons drawing more foot traffic, but that “the infrastructure hasn’t kept up.”
Johnston said she believes the driver involved in the Sept. 3 crash should come forward, and business owners along the strip say they want additional safety measures put in place at the intersection. Police have reminded both drivers and pedestrians to use caution at intersections and designated crosswalks. Anyone with information is asked to call 502-574-LMPD (5673) or submit a tip through the online Crime Tip Portal.
