Louisville man killed in Tuesday morning crash on I-71 North near Crestwood

Published
June 23, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Crestwood Oldham, Kentucky
Interstate 71 North near Crestwood
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Incident type
Crash, Semi truck

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Crestwood Oldham Kentucky in Crestwood Oldham, Kentucky: A 26-year-old Louisville man was killed Tuesday morning in a crash on Interstate 71 North approaching Crestwood, Kentucky. According to Oldham County Police Chief Greg Smith, a van rear-ended a semitruck just before 7 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the interstate. The driver of the van was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash closed a portion of I-71 until 12:18 p.m. Tuesday.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Benjamin R. Nystuen Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Louisville man killed in Tuesday morning crash on I-71 North near Crestwood | Local News | wdrb.com

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