Injury crash blocks lane on I-75 near Newtown Pike in Lexington (Jan. 28, 2026)

Quick facts (public info only)

On Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, 2026, a crash involving a semi-truck and a passenger car was reported on I-75 northbound near Newtown Pike (Exit 115), around the 115 mile marker in Lexington (Fayette County). City traffic officials described it as an injury collision with at least one lane blocked as crews responded. (WTVQ)

LEX18 also reported that I-75 northbound near Exit 115 was back open after a crash involving a semi that morning. (LEX 18 News – Lexington, KY (WLEX))

What’s been publicly reported so far

Public traffic updates did not include:

• the name of the trucking company or a USDOT number,
• the number of people injured,
• or details on what caused the collision. (WTVQ)

Why this crash matters for Lexington drivers

The Newtown Pike / Exit 115 area is a heavily traveled interchange where commuter traffic mixes with freight traffic. When a crash blocks lanes—especially during morning commute hours—there’s a higher risk of secondary collisions in stop-and-go backups.

Who may be liable

With only early public traffic reporting available, fault can’t be determined from the reports alone. In general, potential responsibility in a semi vs. passenger-vehicle crash may involve:

• the semi driver,
• the motor carrier/employer (once identified),
• and, depending on facts, the passenger vehicle driver or other contributing factors (lane changes, following distance, speed, visibility, vehicle condition).

Evidence that often matters after a semi vs. car crash

If you were involved or affected (including a secondary crash in the backup), evidence that can become important includes:

• dash-cam video (yours, the truck’s if any, and witness footage),
• photos of vehicle positions, debris, skid marks, and traffic conditions,
• 911/CAD timestamps and crash-scene timelines,
• and, in commercial cases, data that may exist such as telematics/ECM, driver logs, and maintenance records (availability varies).

What to do if you were impacted

• Get medical care first and follow up on symptoms.
• Save photos, notes, and dash-cam clips immediately.
• Document the exact location (Exit 115 / Newtown Pike, direction of travel) and the time you encountered the crash or backup.
• Keep receipts for towing, rentals, repairs, and missed work.

How Morrin Law Office helps after a commercial truck crash

Truck-related crashes can involve multiple insurance layers and time-sensitive evidence. Morrin Law Office helps by:

• moving quickly to preserve key evidence when available (dash-cam, telematics/ECM, maintenance and dispatch records),
• identifying the correct carrier and insurer(s) when details aren’t public early on,
• and guiding clients through next steps with an evidence-focused plan.

To reach Morrin Law Office, call (859) 358-0300 or visit our website.

What we still don’t know (from public reporting)

• The carrier name and USDOT number
• The extent of injuries
• The cause of the crash and whether citations were issued (WTVQ)