A Hardin County has died after a train collided with the vehicle he was in. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, two teens were attempting to cross a railroad crossing on Kraft Road in Rineyville Tuesday night when their vehicle was struck by an oncoming train. The two occupants were flown to University of Louisville hospital. The passenger, Hunter Serna, succumbed to his injuries. The condition of the driver is unknown at this time.
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Hardin County Schools have announced changes in graduation dates for two schools. According to a press release from the school district, the ceremonies at North Hardin High School will now take place on May 7th, 8th, and 9th. Students who have completed the Hardin County High School curriculum or GED program will still graduate at Central Hardin High School, and the new date for those ceremonies is May 9th. Administrators from both schools are contacting graduates and their families to make appointments for seniors to walk across the stage and hear their name called in their cap and gown. The change in dates will allow HCEC-TV more time to edit all four graduation programs and prepare them for air. Dates and times for all graduations can be found on the Hardin County Schools website.
In his evening press conference last night, Governor Andy Beshear announced that there are now 4,539 cases of COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. Of these cases, 185 were newly confirmed. It is believed that 1,668 people have recovered from the virus, however there were ten new deaths reported on wednesday, bringing the state’s total to two hundred and thirty five. Governor Beshear elaborated last night on the first phase of business reopening in Kentucky, taking place on May 11th, which will reopen manufacturing, construction, vehicle and vessel dealerships, professional services at 50% of pre outbreak capacity, horse racing without spectators, and pet grooming and boarding. The Governor says this businesses were chosen because of working partnerships to make them safe, and because they will see the least in person contact. The second phase, which will take place on May 20th, will see retail and houses of worship at a reduced capacity open back up. These are tentative dates, and subject to change should a second spike present itself. Governor Beshear noted that this cannot be business as usual, and these industries are required to follow the ten rules to reopening, along with industry specific requirements.
The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office responded to an incident involving a car and a train in Rineyville last night. According to officials, the victims were two males whose ages are unknown at this time. Both were flown to U of L hospital, and their conditions are also unknown at this time. This is an ongoing investigation, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Yesterday morning, the Elizabethtown Police Department responded to Freeman Lake in reference to a kayaker in distress. When they arrived, they observed an adult male in the water holding on to a kayak but unable to move. Officers jumped into the water and swam the victim to shore. Despite air temperatures being relatively warm, the water temperature was still cool and left the victim in a hypothermic state. The victim was transported to Hardin Memorial Health by Hardin County EMS and is expected to make a full recovery.