A man was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after he struck multiple vehicles while traveling east on Interstate 64. The incident happened on May 21.
Fifth and First Division officers responded to eastbound I-64 at Mellwood Avenue at approximately 10:15 p.m. on reports of a vehicle collision, according to Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Aaron Ellis. Officers discovered a multi-vehicle collision when they got there.
According to the preliminary inquiry, the motorist, 28-year-old Jacob Collett, entered the highway at Grinstead Drive in the incorrect direction. Before crashing close to Mellwood Avenue, he continued to strike a number of cars going in the correct direction.
Then Collett got out of his car and tried to run away, but First Division officers stopped him.
According to Ellis, first responders assessed the other drivers for injuries at the site and transported one person with non-life-threatening injuries to UofL. Before being taken into custody, first responders also examined Collett for injuries.
Collett is being held at Metro Corrections and is charged with reckless driving, wanton endangerment, fleeing the scene of an accident, and driving under the influence. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 22 at 9 a.m.
According to Ellis, the inquiry is still ongoing.
