ALEXANDER WHALEN OBITUARY, DEATH, 29, KILLED IN WRONG-WAY CRASH ON I-64 NEAR JEFFERSON; ACCIDENT RECONSTRUCTION TEAMS INVESTIGATE FATAL INCIDENT TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF DODGE RAM DRIVER’S WRONG-WAY TRAVEL
Jefferson, Kentucky – A tragic wrong-way crash on westbound I-64 near Jefferson early on January 17 resulted in the death of a 29-year-old man, Alexander Whalen. The accident occurred around 1:45 a.m. when a Dodge Ram, driven by a 22-year-old male, was traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of the interstate for reasons yet to be determined.
_Incident Details_
The Ram collided with a Honda Accord, causing the Accord to strike a third vehicle, a Toyota Camry. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrived at the scene and transported the Dodge Ram driver to the hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition.
_Fatal Consequences_
Unfortunately, the driver of the Honda Accord, identified as Alexander Whalen, was pronounced dead at the scene. The 41-year-old driver of the Toyota Camry was not injured in the incident.
_Investigation Ongoing_
Accident Reconstruction teams are investigating the crash to understand why the Dodge Ram was driving in the wrong direction. The investigation is ongoing, and further updates regarding the circumstances surrounding the crash will be provided once the investigation is complete.
_Tribute to Alexander Whalen_
Alexander Whalen’s life was tragically cut short in this senseless crash. His family, friends, and the community are mourning his loss, and the investigation into the crash remains a priority for local authorities.
_Call for Witnesses_
The authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.
_Preventing Wrong-Way Crashes_
As the investigation continues, the community is also reflecting on ways to prevent wrong-way crashes like this from occurring. This includes addressing the root causes of wrong-way driving, such as impaired driving, distracted driving, or driver confusion.
_REST IN PEACE, ALEXANDER WHALEN (1994-2025)_
