Lexington, September 29, 2025
News Summary
A 46-year-old man, Abamekeze Biame Meh, lost his life in a pedestrian accident in Lexington. The incident occurred near Versailles and Red Mile roads, with authorities currently investigating the circumstances. This tragedy follows another pedestrian fatality earlier in August involving Charles T. Bowen. Community concerns over pedestrian safety and responsible driving have been raised as both incidents highlight a worrying trend of urban pedestrian fatalities. Local officials emphasize the need for public awareness and adherence to traffic laws.
Lexington – A tragic pedestrian accident has claimed the life of a 46-year-old Lexington man, Abamekeze Biame Meh. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. on a Sunday near the intersection of Versailles and Red Mile roads. According to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn, Meh died as a result of blunt force injuries from the collision. The coroner ruled Meh’s death as an accident. Details about the driver and the vehicle involved in the incident have yet to be released by local authorities.
The accident follows a similar incident that occurred earlier this month, on August 5, when another Lexington man named Charles T. Bowen was killed at the intersection of Liberty Road and Liberty Hill Drive. Bowen, aged 47, succumbed to multiple blunt force injuries after being struck by a vehicle late on a Tuesday night. Emergency services were alerted just before 10:44 p.m., but Bowen was pronounced dead at the scene. The Collision Reconstruction Unit has since launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death…