A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly driving her car into a crowd in Lexington early Sunday morning, injuring multiple people.
Incident Details
According to court documents, the incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. near Short and Mill streets in downtown Lexington.
Police say Kaydence Carpenter was involved in a disturbance in a parking lot before driving a Tesla Model 3 over a curb and into a group of pedestrians.
Caught on Surveillance video
Video footage shows:
- A crowd gathered around the vehicle
- The driver reversing before accelerating forward
- Several pedestrians being struck while others ran to safety
Injuries and Arrest
Authorities confirmed:
- Four people were injured
- Carpenter continued driving the wrong way before being stopped by officers
Police said they found signs of alcohol impairment, and Carpenter allegedly failed field sobriety tests.
Charges Filed
Carpenter now faces multiple charges, including:
- Four counts of second-degree assault
- First-degree wanton endangerment
- DUI (driving under the influence)
- Reckless driving
- Additional alcohol-related violations
She was later released from custody after posting a $5,000 bond.
Next Court Appearance
Carpenter is scheduled to be arraigned in Fayette District Court.