Timothy McNaughton Obituary, Death: Victim of Clark Memorial Bridge crash identified by coroner
Timothy McNaughton Obituary, Death – A fatal crash on the Clark Memorial Bridge last Thursday claimed the life of a man riding a moped. On Monday, the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 49-year-old Timothy McNaughton.
The accident occurred on July 10 while McNaughton was traveling northbound across the bridge. Emergency responders arrived at the scene following reports of a single-vehicle crash. Upon their arrival, they discovered that the moped had struck a structural component—a truss—of the bridge.
According to preliminary findings from the Louisville Metro Police Department, McNaughton lost control of the moped before colliding with the bridge truss. Authorities noted that he was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Due to the severity of his injuries, McNaughton was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have stated that there were no other vehicles involved, and the investigation so far points to a loss of control as the cause of the accident. It remains unclear whether speed, road conditions, or mechanical failure contributed to the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
The tragic incident highlights concerns about moped safety and the importance of helmet use. Authorities often urge all riders, regardless of local helmet laws, to wear protective gear when operating motorcycles or mopeds.
The Clark Memorial Bridge, which spans the Ohio River and connects Louisville, Kentucky, to Jeffersonville, Indiana, is a heavily used route. The crash prompted temporary traffic delays as officials worked to clear the scene and investigate.
Friends, family, and community members are mourning the sudden loss of McNaughton, as his death adds to a growing list of fatal accidents involving small motorized vehicles in the region.
No further details have been released at this time, and police continue to review all aspects of the crash to determine exactly what led to the fatal incident.
