BEAR HIT ON I-65 - 9-15-2020 MAP

A black bear was hit and killed Tuesday morning on I-65 in Bullitt County.  Sept. 15, 2020

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A black bear was hit and killed during rush hour Tuesday morning on Interstate 65.

Shepherdsville Police said the crash happened about 7:15 a.m. in the northbound lanes near the 115 mile marker. Police believe a large vehicle like a semi may have hit the bear but didn't stop.

The bear was killed.

BEAR HIT AND KILLED ON I-65 9-15-2020 - COURTESY SHEPHERDSVILLE POLICE

A black bear was hit and killed Tuesday morning on I-65 in Bullitt County. Image courtesy Shepherdville Police.  Sept. 15, 2020 

The Kentucky Highway Department removed the bear, but traffic was backed up for miles.

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