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Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, security detail involved in crash; no injuries reported

Coleman said she and her security detail were unhurt, while the vehicle and deer were not, after the crash on the parkway.

  • Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman and her security detail were involved in a vehicle collision with a deer on the Bluegrass Parkway on Tuesday night. Everyone involved is safe, Coleman posted on Facebook.
  • Deer movement frequently increases during fall months as mating season begins and food sources shift, making road encounters significantly more common. November consistently records the highest number of deer-related collisions annually.
  • Coleman posted, "Besides some minor dings, we are okay. The vehicle and the deer are not." She thanked the Nelson County Sheriff and Kentucky State Police for their rapid assistance following the incident.
  • Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Coleman and her team are safe in a Wednesday morning statement. Beshear expressed gratitude to law enforcement agencies that responded and ensured everyone's safety.
  • November recorded 823 reported collisions, reflecting peak seasonal danger across Kentucky. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet State Highway Engineer James Ballinger urges motorists to stay focused, slow down, and exercise caution during dawn and dusk hours.
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Lt. Gov. Coleman hits deer on Bluegrass Parkway

FRANKFORT, Ky – Crashes between vehicles and deer are most common this time of year especially in rural areas, and sometimes they are unavoidable; just ask Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman. […]

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Lex18 NBC broke the news on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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