Woman killed in Prairie Village hit-and-run

Police searching for driver who fled the scene after striking pedestrian on 3rd Street Road

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:37am

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A woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident in the Prairie Village neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday evening. According to police, the woman was walking along 3rd Street Road when she was struck by an unknown vehicle, which then fled the scene before officers arrived. Police are asking anyone with information or video footage of the incident to come forward.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents are an ongoing concern in many communities, often leaving victims and their families without answers or justice. This tragedy highlights the need for improved road safety measures and stronger enforcement to hold drivers accountable when they flee the scene of a collision.

The details

The incident occurred around 8:40 pm on Saturday in the 9600 block of Holiday Drive in the Prairie Village neighborhood. Officers found the woman unconscious at the scene and attempted to provide medical treatment, but she died from her injuries. Police say the preliminary investigation indicates the woman was walking along 3rd Street Road when she was struck by an unknown vehicle, which then fled before police arrived.

  • The incident occurred around 8:40 pm on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

LMPD

The Louisville Metro Police Department is investigating the hit-and-run incident and searching for the driver who fled the scene.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information regarding this case can call our anonymous tip line at (502)574-LMPD (5673) or utilize the online Crime Tip portal at LMPD Crime Tip Portal.”

— LMPD

What’s next

Police are asking anyone in the area who may have captured the incident on video surveillance or their phone to submit the footage to assist with the investigation.

The takeaway

This tragic hit-and-run highlights the need for improved road safety measures and stronger enforcement to hold drivers accountable when they flee the scene of a collision, leaving victims and their families without answers or justice.