JEFFERSON COUNTY, Kentucky— The man accused of a fatal pedestrian crash involving a family from Nickerson, Kansas on July 5 has been indicted by a grand jury, according to the Jefferson County Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
The indictment against 33-year-0ld Michael Hurley charges him with one count of Murder, two counts of Assault First Degree, one count of Assault Fourth Degree, and one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence.
The indicted charges are in connection with the July 5 incident when a vehicle driven by Hurley struck the family of Trey Jones killing the popular teacher and track coach and critically injuring his wife Amy and daughter Ava while they were standing on a sidewalk in downtown Louisville.
The case has been assigned to Division 2 of Jefferson County Circuit Court. Hurley will be formally arraigned on Tuesday, September 6.
After weeks in the hospital, Amy and Ava Jones returned home to Kansas August 18.