LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A woman was killed during an early-morning fatal crash on I-265 West near Stonestreet Road.

Police received reports of an injury crash at 5:21 a.m. Investigators believe the crash happened after traffic slowed due to a possible stalled vehicle. Three vehicles tried to avoid the stalled vehicle, causing a chain reaction of crashes. One of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene. 

The westbound lanes of the Gene Snyder are closed with a detour to New Cut Road. The LMPD Traffic Unit is investigating.

This story will be updated.

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