Biker escapes serious injuries in car collision



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Man O War at Palumbo Drive

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A car and motorcycle collided at a busy Lexington intersection on Friday night, Lexington Police said.

According to investigators, the biker escaped serious injuries. They say the driver of the car was not injured.

It happened just after 7:00 p.m. on Man O War Boulevard and Palumbo Drive, police said.

Both the motorcycle and the car were damaged.

The cause of the collision is under investigation.

No name has been disclosed.

Earlier, during rush hour in the late afternoon, the same intersection was temporarily closed following another personal injury collision, according to Traffic Management.


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