UPDATE: Feb. 18 at 9:30 a.m.
The Fayette County Coroner's Office confirmed on Tuesday that two people died following a pedestrian crash off Man o' War Boulevard near Tates Creek Road on Feb. 15.
The coroner identified the individuals who were killed as 55-year-old Matthew Hudson and 61-year-old Eyad Albaree. The cause of death is listed in the reports as "multiple blunt force trauma."
Further, the manner of death is listed in the reports as "accident."
UPDATE: Feb. 15
This roadway has now reopened.
Original Story:
Two people are fighting for their lives after both were hit by a car early Saturday morning.
According to Lexington Police, the crash happened just before 7 a.m. off Man o' War Boulevard near Tates Creek Road.
The two people hit by the car were taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police advise you to avoid the area. That area will be shut down this morning as the crash investigation continues.
