![Semi Hits Pedestrian on US 41 North in Henderson, Kentucky](http://townsquare.media/site/76/files/2018/02/RS7593_181547327.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Semi Hits Pedestrian on US 41 North in Henderson, Kentucky
Breaking news this morning. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says there was an accident involving a pedestrian and a semi today in Henderson.
Because of the accident, northbound traffic on US 41 is blocked near the Merrywood intersection. Officials report that a crash involving a semi and pedestrian occurred near the 17 mile marker on US 41, at the aforementioned intersection.
While the investigation continues, passenger vehicles are being asked to self-detour around the crash site by using Elms Street and Watson Lane and/or Wolf Hills Road. There is no detour available for semi trucks passing through the area.
UPDATE at 9:07am: The accident site is clear and all lanes are open.
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