Highview man’s death prompts Kentucky lawmakers to review state hit-and-run penalties
Adam Troutman was killed earlier this year, and state lawmakers say the crash has renewed calls for changes to Kentucky’s hit-and-run law.
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Adam Troutman was killed earlier this year, and state lawmakers say the crash has renewed calls for changes to Kentucky’s hit-and-run law.
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