Woman killed by St. Patrick’s Day parade float in Louisville

Woman Killed by St. Patrick’s Day Parade Float in Louisville

Senior Breaking News Reporter

Authorities confirmed on Sunday that a St. Patrick’s Day parade float caused a fatal collision in Louisville, Kentucky, after a woman’s foot became entangled with the vehicle. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at around 4 p.m. EDT along Bardstown Road, near Grinstead Drive, according to a Louisville Metro Police statement.

The victim, thought to be in her 50s, was walking beside a parade float when her foot got snagged, pulling her into the path of the moving vehicle. The float stopped immediately, and emergency crews rushed to the scene, transporting the injured woman to University Hospital. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after arrival, police added.

“I am so sorry to hear about the tragic accident that took a woman’s life at today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” said Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg. “Please join Rachel and me in keeping her family and friends in your prayers. May her memory be a blessing.”

The case is now under review by the traffic unit of the Louisville Metro Police Department. Investigators are examining the circumstances leading to the collision, including the float’s movement and the victim’s position at the time. No further details were released regarding the cause of the entanglement.