A Lexington Police detective and a suspect were injured during an arrest this afternoon.
On September 8, 2022, at around 12:20 p.m., detectives were investigating a metal theft in the 400 block of Hollow Creek Road when the suspect arrived at the location. The detectives attempted to place the suspect under arrest for outstanding warrants when the suspect fled on foot. The detectives followed the suspect, who ran out into the roadway and was struck by a passing vehicle.
The suspect and one of the detectives were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is facing charges of 1st degree fleeing and evading, in addition, to the outstanding warrants.
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