Andrew Hayen Obituary, Death: – The individual who lost his life has been identified as Andrew Hayen, as confirmed by Nelson County Coroner Danielle Chladek, who reported that he was declared dead at the scene of the incident.
The driver of the Escalade, 41-year-old Patrick Reed from Bardstown, along with two passengers, was transported via air to the University of Louisville Hospital. Authorities have indicated that their injuries are not deemed life-threatening.
The reason for Hayen’s incursion into the path of the oncoming Escalade remains unclear, according to police statements. A portion of the Bluegrass Parkway was closed for several hours to allow for an investigation by state police, as detailed in the news release.
