A 44-year-old man has died after his electric scooter collided with a Covington Public Works vehicle at a busy intersection in Covington, Kentucky. The victim, identified as William R. McCullough, known to family and friends as Billy, died Monday, November 9, following the afternoon crash at West 19th Street and Augustine Street.
According to Covington police, the collision happened when a city Public Works vehicle was making a right turn at the intersection. The vehicle had a green traffic signal when McCullough’s scooter collided with it.
Officers responded to the scene after receiving a report of the collision. McCullough suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Despite receiving medical attention, he later died.
The driver of the Public Works vehicle stayed at the scene following the crash and has been cooperating with investigators. Police have not indicated that the driver has been charged with any offense.
Authorities are continuing to investigate exactly how the collision happened. The initial findings describe the direction of the city vehicle and the traffic signal at the time, but the investigation has not yet established every circumstance surrounding the fatal crash.
Away from the investigation, McCullough’s death has brought grief to his family. His brother remembered him as a kind-hearted and genuine man who was loved by people in his community. He had recently obtained the electric scooter involved in the collision.
His family has since organized a GoFundMe fundraiser to help pay for his funeral and burial arrangements. The appeal comes as relatives try to make the necessary arrangements following his unexpected death.
Billy was 44. His family is now left to deal with the loss of someone they described as a genuine and caring person. While police continue their investigation, his loved ones are preparing to say their final goodbyes.
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