LONDON, KY - The London Police Department is reporting a two-vehicle single fatality traffic crash that occurred on I-75 exit 41 southbound get-off ramp on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at approximately 5:06 PM.
Investigators say it appears that a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia Semi truck, operated by Irabaruta Ezechiel age 37 of Erie, PA was stopped in traffic on exit 41 southbound get-off ramp when the rear of his semi was hit by a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, operated by Michael Powers age 88 of Macomb, MI.
A passenger in the 2024 Chevrolet Equinox, Shirley Powers age 86 of Macomb, MI was airlifted from the scene to the University of Kentucky Medical Center with serious injuries.
The driver, Michael Powers, was pronounced deceased at the scene by Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling.
Other agencies that assisted the London Police were: The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police CVE, London Fire Department, London-Laurel Rescue Squad, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel, Air Evac, and Allen’s Towing.
The investigation is continuing by the London-Laurel County Accident Reconstruction team members Lt. Ryan Jackson and Deputy Brad Mink.
