LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Lexington woman was arrested early Sunday morning by police after she allegedly drove her vehicle into a group of people while intoxicated, injuring four.
A citation filed by the Lexington Police Department reveals that 20-year-old Kaydence A. Carpenter was arrested at 2:20 a.m. on the corner of Short Street and Mill Street in downtown Lexington.
The citation states that while working at the corner of Short Street and Mill Street, Lexington officers observed disorder in a parking lot. As officers approached, they noticed Carpenter "was seen driving with extreme indifference to the value of human life," as she drove her vehicle over a curb into a group of pedestrians, injuring four.
According to the citation, the injuries to the pedestrians had the possibility of being life-threatening.
The citation then states that Carpenter continued driving down Short Street, reportedly going the wrong way. Officers then stopped the vehicle and detained Carpenter. The citation details that Carpenter showed signs of being intoxicated.
"She exhibited bloodshot watery eyes, slurred speech, a variety of emotional effects, and the odor of an alcoholic beverage radiated from her person," the citation states.
Lexington officers searched Carpenter and located a fake ID and her valid driver's license. After Carpenter was arrested, she was transported to the Fayette County Detention Center, where she participated in a standardized field sobriety test. Officers stated that Carpenter allegedly showed signs of intoxication, and found her to be under the age of 21 years old, according to the citation.
Carpenter has been charged with wanton endangerment in the first degree, five counts of assault in the second degree, reckless driving, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, and licensee allowing a person under the age of 21-years-old on premises where alcohol is sold.
In a Facebook video shared with LEX 18, Carpenter is allegedly filmed committing the crime. A portion of the video can be viewed below.
