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Bicyclist hit by car on National Turnpike dies nearly a month later

Police said a car and bicyclist collided at the intersection of National Turnpike and Farmers Lane on Nov. 14.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police confirm a bicyclist died after a crash in Fairdale.

The crash happened on Nov. 14 at the intersection of National Turnpike and Farmers Lane.

The Jefferson County Coroner's office identified the bicyclist as 70-year-old William Smith.

According to LMPD's department preliminary investigation, both the vehicle and Smith were traveling southbound on National Turnpike when the crash occurred.

Officers located Smith, and he was transported to UofL Hospital where he was listed in critical condition until he died nearly a month later.

Police said the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

LMPD’s Traffic Unit is handling the investigation.

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