LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Louisville metro police say a pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on the Gene Snyder Expressway.

The crash was reported around 2:15 p.m. in the southbound lanes between the Preston Highway and Smyrna Road exits.

LMPD said an initial investigation showed the pedestrian was struck while trying to get a possible ladder off the road. Two other cars were also involved in the accident, for a total of three vehicles.

The pedestrian was taken to UofL Hospital where he later died.

The drivers of the three cars were also transported to the hospital. He is expected to survive.

Snyder was reopened around 5:25 p.m

The LMPD Traffic Unit is investigating.

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