HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – A 19-year-old hit several cars while fleeing from police in a stolen car in Monday evening.
Hopkinsville Police officers first saw the vehicle speeding down Old Clarksville Pike and began a pursuit down Hammond Drive. The suspect continued to evade police, driving through the Morris Estates apartment complex, and speeding dangerously down Fort Campbell Boulevard. The vehicle reached a speed of 123 mph in a 55 mph zone, almost falling into a ditch and running red lights, according to HPD.
Police attempted to keep up with the suspect past Gate 7, eventually seeing smoke coming out of the vehicle at a Circle K gas station. He was placed under arrest around 5:30 p.m., and officers found marijuana, scales, and money in the car. It was also discovered that the owner of the car was unaware the suspect had it, and reported it stolen when officers contacted them.
During the police pursuit, three motorists were struck by the suspect, one of which had to be transported to the hospital. The suspect is facing 10 charges including evading police, wanton endangerment, auto theft, and trafficking in marijuana.
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