Two dead in crash off curved exit ramp into roadside rock wall

Two people are dead after a FedEx truck lost control on a curved exit ramp in Louisville on Thursday morning. 

The accident happened just after 5 a.m. on Thursday, August 6th on the Interstate 65 southbound ramp onto Interstate 264 East in Louisville, Kentucky. 

According to WAVE3, the FedEx semi truck was on the northbound exit ramp from I-65 south onto I-264 east when it failed to negotiate a curve. The rig then went off the left shoulder of the ramp and collided head-on with a large rock wall on the side of the road. 

Both men inside of the truck cab were killed in the crash and pronounced dead at the scene. The scene was shut down for several hours as crews worked to investigate and clear the scene. 

“We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident,” FedEx wrote in a statement.

“Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and we wish those who were injured a speedy recovery. We are cooperating with law enforcement in their investigation, and any additional questions should be directed to them.”