LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The family of a woman killed by a Metro solid waste truck in February plans to file a lawsuit against Metro Government within the next few weeks, their attorney said.
Tyrah Adams, 35, died Feb. 12 when a Metro solid waste crew was clearing an alley on Cedar Street. Adams, who was homeless and known to be in the area, was picked up by the truck’s grappler claw and crushed.
For weeks, the city described the incident as Adams having “come into contact” with the truck. On Wednesday, the Jefferson County Coroner confirmed Adams died from blunt force and compressional trauma…