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I-71 in Oldham County was closed for over five hours following a fatal crash near Crestwood, according to authorities. The Oldham County Police Department identified the man who died.
A deadly crash on Interstate 71 near Crestwood prompted a lengthy closure of the roadway in Oldham County on Tuesday, and authorities later confirmed that the driver who died was identified by the Oldham County Police Department.
The crash occurred on I-71 near the Crestwood area, where police, emergency responders, and traffic management crews worked to clear the scene and restore safe passage for motorists. The interstate remained closed long enough to disrupt regional commutes and freight traffic through the corridor.
According to the Oldham County Police Department, the man killed in the crash was identified following the investigation. Officials did not indicate in the published report that the identity would be released only after additional steps, but the identification was completed as part of the post-crash process.
The roadway shutdown lasted more than five hours, reflecting both the immediate emergency response needs and the cleanup and investigation time typically required after serious crashes involving fatalities.
After crews completed scene work and safety checks, I-71 was reopened, restoring two-way traffic for drivers traveling through Oldham County on the interstate.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities typically look at factors such as vehicle speeds, lane position, and roadway conditions to determine how the collision occurred.