Kentucky grandparents killed after Denny's sign crushes family car

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — A second individual has died after a freak accident in Elizabethtown killed a beloved 72-year-old girl final week.

In accordance with household, Lloyd Eugene Curtis Sr. died early Monday morning from accidents he sustained after a Denny's signal fell onto the Curtis household's car.

The incident additionally killed his spouse, Lillian Mae Curtis, and injured their daughter Mary Graham. 

The Curtis' have been heading again from choosing up Lloyd at UofL Hospital. He not too long ago had coronary heart surgical procedure and was on hospice, given three months to dwell.

Credit score: Courtesy of Household

Lloyd Eugene Curtis Sr. died early Monday morning after a Denny's signal fell on his household's car final week.

In accordance with the household, an officer on scene stated the signal was previous and was lacking a bolt and rusted. 

The Nationwide Climate Service (NWS) stated winds in Elizabethtown have been gusting as much as 40 miles per hour, probably greater, on the time of the accident. 

 

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