A tragic incident in Louisville, Kentucky, left a 34-year-old man, Michael Orchard, dead after being struck by a car while hanging outside a vehicle. The crash occurred shortly before 7 p.m. on January 23. Authorities reported that Orchard was hanging onto the exterior of a car when the driver intentionally swerved into another vehicle.
Responding officers found Orchard deceased at the scene. The driver involved fled but was apprehended shortly after the incident. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) Homicide Unit is leading the investigation, with support from the Traffic Unit. Officials confirmed no other injuries were reported and stated that all individuals involved in the incident have been accounted for.
Police clarified that the driver of the car Orchard was hanging from was not responsible for his death. Further details about the motive or circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been released.
LMPD is asking the public for assistance in the investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the events leading up to or following it is encouraged to come forward. Tips can be submitted by calling 574-LMPD or through LMPD’s online tip portal.
