BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police reported that an Illinois man was arrested after he allegedly carjacked a vehicle and fled a crash scene on Sunday evening.
KSP reported that officials received a call regarding an injury collision at around 6 p.m. on Sunday. While enroute to the scene, KSP Post 3 received another call alleging that a man, identified as 22-year-old Christian Smith, was involved in the collision and carjacked a vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Troopers found Smith traveling north on US 31 West and attempted a traffic stop. KSP reported that Smith continued to drive until he was finally stopped on the northbound on-ramp to Interstate 65 in Park City.
Smith was arrested and charged with the following, KSP reported:
- Speeding (20 mph over the speed limit);
- Reckless driving;
- First-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle);
- Leaving the scene of an accident-failure to render aid or assistance;
- Carjacking (attempt);
- TBUT (over $10,000 but less than $1 million);
- Two counts of first-degree criminal mischief;
- Resisting arrest;
- DUI; and
- Fourth-degree assault.
KSP reported that the investigation is ongoing.
