Addy Maggard Obituary, MADISON COUNTY, Ky. — Addy Maggard, an 8-year-old girl from Lesage, West Virginia, has died following injuries sustained in a crash on Interstate 75 South in Madison County, Kentucky, on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said the young girl was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Berea, where she later died from injuries suffered in the collision.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 2 p.m. on Interstate 75 South near Richmond, Kentucky, according to the Richmond Police Department. The collision also left two other people injured, with emergency crews responding to the scene as traffic delays developed along the interstate.
The Berea Police Department was the first agency to arrive at the crash site, where first responders assisted those involved. Interstate 75 was closed between Exits 77 and 83 for several hours while emergency personnel treated victims and investigators worked to document the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not released details about how the crash happened or the number of vehicles involved. The identities of the other individuals injured in the collision have not been made public, and their current conditions remain unknown.
Addy Maggard was a resident of Lesage in Cabell County, West Virginia, and was known within her community for her involvement in local theater. She participated with the First Stage Theatre Company in Huntington, where she shared her passion for performing arts.
Following news of her passing, family, friends, and community members have mourned the loss of a young girl remembered for her talent, kindness, and joyful personality. Tributes have been shared by those who knew Addy, reflecting on the impact she made during her young life.
The investigation into the Interstate 75 crash remains ongoing. Officials have not released the cause of the collision or announced whether any charges are expected as authorities continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Addy Maggard’s memory will remain with the family, friends, and community members who knew and supported her. As investigators continue their work, condolences are extended to all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.
