911 call sheds light on homeless woman’s condition after being lifted up by garbage truck in Louisville
By DeAndria Turner & Alex Suckow
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LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (WLKY) — A homeless woman in Louisville died after being picked up by a garbage truck.
Calls made to 911 give a little more context of her condition after the incident.
Police say Tyrah Adams, 35, was injured after coming into contact with equipment on a city garbage truck during routine alley cleanup.
Someone inside a nearby convenience store called 911 after Adams walked in bleeding and disoriented.
The caller told operators she had blood coming from her nose and mouth and was unable to speak before collapsing.
The caller believed she had been injured during an assault or was overdosing on a drug.
Operator: Is she responding normally?
Caller: Yes, yes, yes, yes. But she is looking pretty rough. Rougher than I’ve ever seen her
Caller: She fell through the door. She came running in the door.
In parts of the call, she can be heard moaning in agony in the background.
Adams was rushed to a hospital, but later died of her injuries, we’re told.
The mayor described the incident as a tragic accident, but Adams’ family and their attorney argue it was preventable.
The investigation by LMPD’s Public Integrity Unit is ongoing.
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