Covington Police

Col. Brian R. Valenti, Chief of Police

1 Police Memorial Drive

Covington, KY 41014

Phone: (859) 292-2222

Fax: (859) 292-0333

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


From: Capt. Justin Bradbury

Date: July 30, 2025

Time of Release: 1410 Hrs

Subject: Pedestrian Struck / Death Investigation

Location: Highway Ave (Rt. 8) west of Spring Street


COVINGTON, KY- Covington Police are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on Highway Avenue, just west of Spring Street. The department’s Traffic Unit and Evidence Collection Unit responded to the scene.


Around 5:00 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of a person struck by a car. Officers located the pedestrian—identified as Shaun P. Ewing, 42, of Covington—suffering from life-threatening injuries.


Mr. Ewing was transported to UC Medical Center in critical condition, where he later died from his injuries. At the time of the incident, Mr. Ewing was on foot and outside of a crosswalk.


The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and has fully cooperated with investigators. No criminal charges have been filed.


Mr. Ewing’s family has experienced a heartbreaking loss, and we extend our deepest condolences as we continue working to provide them with answers.


Further updates will be shared as the investigation progresses. Anyone with information is urged to contact Covington Police detectives at 859-292-2234 or Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040.

 

Respectfully,


Captain Justin Bradbury

Strategic Services Bureau Commander / PIO

Covington Police Department | (859) 292-2248

jbradbury@covingtonky.gov

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