LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — Andrea Hill, 58, of Seymour, Indiana, has died following a September 6 motorcycle crash in southwest Louisville that also claimed the life of fellow rider Robert Smallwood, 64.
The pair were riding a motorcycle when they were struck by a Kia Sorento at the intersection of Greenbelt Highway and Greenwood Road in the Pleasure Ridge Park area.
Both Hill and Smallwood suffered life-threatening injuries and were transported to University of Louisville Hospital, where they later died.
The crash has since led to criminal charges against 24-year-old Emma Perez, who was arrested September 19 and charged with two counts of second-degree manslaughter.
What Happened to Andrea Hill?
The fatal collision occurred shortly after 6 p.m. on September 6.
According to investigators, Perez was traveling on Greenbelt Highway and attempted to turn left onto Greenwood Road. Police allege that she made the turn at a high rate of speed and failed to yield to the motorcycle traveling northbound.
The Kia struck the motorcycle, ejecting both occupants.
Hill, 58, and Smallwood, 64, were taken to University of Louisville Hospital with life-threatening injuries. Both later died.
Andrea Hill Crash Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Victim | Andrea Hill |
| Age | 58 |
| Hometown | Seymour, Indiana |
| Other victim | Robert Smallwood, 64 |
| Crash date | September 6, 2026 |
| Location | Greenbelt Highway and Greenwood Road, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Vehicles involved | Motorcycle and Kia Sorento |
| Alleged cause | High-speed left turn and failure to yield |
| Driver charged | Emma Perez, 24 |
| Charges | Two counts of second-degree manslaughter |
| Arrest date | September 19, 2026 |
| Bond | $500,000 cash |
| Toxicology | Final analysis pending |
Andrea Hill and Robert Smallwood Die After Crash
Hill and Smallwood were visiting from Seymour, Indiana, when the collision occurred.
Their motorcycle was traveling north on Greenbelt Highway as Perez attempted to turn across the roadway.
Investigators allege the turn was made too quickly and without yielding to the motorcycle.
The force of the collision threw both riders from the motorcycle. Their injuries proved fatal despite emergency medical treatment.
The deaths transformed what initially appeared to be a serious traffic collision into a double-fatality investigation.
Driver Emma Perez Faces Manslaughter Charges
Perez was arrested September 19, nearly two weeks after the crash.
According to the arrest citation, investigators reviewed evidence from the collision and determined that Perez was traveling at a high rate of speed while making the left turn.
She now faces two counts of second-degree manslaughter in connection with the deaths of Hill and Smallwood.
Perez was booked into the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections and is being held on a $500,000 cash bond.
The criminal charges remain allegations, and the case will proceed through the court system.
THC Evidence and Toxicology Investigation
Investigators also reported finding THC vape cartridges inside Perez’s vehicle.
However, the discovery of THC cartridges does not establish that Perez was impaired when the crash happened.
Police obtained blood samples and requested toxicology testing. The final analysis remains pending, meaning it is too early to determine whether drugs or impairment played a role in the collision.
The allegations concerning speeding and failure to yield are separate from the unresolved toxicology question.
Andrea Hill Remembered
Hill’s death has left family, friends and the Seymour community mourning a sudden loss.
She and Smallwood had been traveling together when the crash occurred in Louisville, far from the community they called home.
The circumstances surrounding their deaths have also drawn attention to the consequences of high-speed turning movements and failure to yield at busy intersections.
Investigation Continues
Authorities continue to process evidence associated with the September 6 crash.
The pending toxicology results could provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding the collision, while the criminal case against Perez will determine how prosecutors proceed with the manslaughter allegations.
The deaths of Andrea Hill and Robert Smallwood remain at the center of the investigation.
Andrea Hill Obituary and Legacy
Andrea Hill was 58 years old when she died following the Louisville motorcycle crash.
Her death, together with the loss of Robert Smallwood, has brought grief to those who knew them in Seymour and beyond.
As the legal case moves forward, Hill’s family and loved ones are left to remember her while authorities continue working to establish every relevant circumstance surrounding the fatal collision.
Disclaimer
This obituary and accident report is based on currently available information concerning the September 6, 2026 crash in Louisville, Kentucky. Criminal charges against Emma Perez are allegations, and she is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Toxicology testing remains pending, and additional investigative or court information may change the details reported here. Family and memorial information should be confirmed through the appropriate family or funeral-home announcements.