Deadly crash in Bullitt County puts Highway 44 safety concerns in the spotlight

BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. (WDRB) — A crash this weekend on KY 44 in Bullitt County that killed a 27-year-old woman highlighted safety concerns local drivers have voiced for years.

A particular stretch of roadway has long been a concern. Near Watergate Drive between Douglas Lane and Foster Lane, there is virtually no shoulder with nowhere to go and no room for error.

“The shoulder is gone over on the other side right at the white line,” said Denny Hicks, who said he heard Saturday’s crash. “So if anybody goes off, then there’s no getting back without coming across the lane or going off into that field.”…

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