Austin Doane And Holly Hawkins Death, Obituary – Two people lost their lives in a sad accident in Henry County following a suspected DUI. Around 10:30 p.m. on Friday night, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) received a report regarding a two-vehicle collision on La Grange Road. When troopers got to the site, they saw that Austin Doane, 40, of Smithfield, was riding east on a motorbike when it was hit by a truck. The vehicle crossed the centre line and struck Doane’s motorbike head-on, according to the KSP’s initial inquiry.
Sadly, the Henry County Coroner declared Doane dead at the spot. Holly Hawkins, a 31-year-old resident of New Castle, was his passenger and suffered serious injuries in the collision. After being taken to the University of Louisville Hospital, she sadly passed away from her wounds. Authorities are still looking into the incident, and it is thought that the truck driver was intoxicated at the time of the collision. Depending on how the inquiry turns up, charges might come next. The towns of Smithfield and New Castle are still feeling the effects of this terrible event.
It was remembered that Doane and Hawkins were kind people who had strong bonds with their friends and family. Those who knew them are heartbroken and seeking explanations for their sudden demise. This tragic tragedy serves as a reminder of the terrible effects of driving while intoxicated. DUI-related accidents continue to be a major cause of mortality on the roadways. Because incidents like this can have life-altering consequences for so many people, the Kentucky State Police are pleading with motorists to exercise caution and never drive while intoxicated.
