LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police are investigating after a man died when he drove his car into a tree Friday evening.
Alicia Smiley, a spokesperson for LMPD, said the Traffic Unit, along with the Indian Hills Police Department responded on the car crash in the 100 block of Blankenbaker Lane around 8 p.m.
A preliminary investigation showed that the man, who was the only occupant of the car, lost control for an unknown reason and crashed into a tree while driving in the southbound lane.
Police said the victim was taken to University Hospital and was pronounced deceased.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner's Office, 64-year-old Anthony Renfro died in the crash.
Police do not believe the accident to be related to the severe weather from Friday.
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