By Gage Wilson
For Glasgow News 1
A Park City man is facing nine charges following a motorcycle pursuit that began in Cave City and ended with the driver allegedly fleeing on foot in Park City early Saturday morning.
According to a Kentucky State Police citation, Trooper Hayden Phillips was patrolling Cave City around 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, when he observed a motorcycle make a right turn from Ky. 90 onto U.S. 31-W.
Phillips reported that the motorcycle made the turn at a high rate of speed and in a careless manner. After attempting to catch up, the trooper said he observed the motorcycle traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph on U.S. 31-W.
The pursuit continued south before the motorcyclist turned onto Old Dixie Highway and continued at a high rate of speed toward Park City.
According to the citation, the driver attempted to cross the railroad tracks in Park City before laying the motorcycle on its side and fleeing on foot.
After what Phillips described as a lengthy foot pursuit, the driver was taken into custody without further incident.
The driver was identified in court records as 32-year-old Jessie Lothery of Park City.
Police said Lothery did not to have a valid operator’s license or valid insurance. Court records identify the motorcycle as a 2009 Kawasaki KLE650.
Lothery was charged with speeding 26 mph or greater over the speed limit, reckless driving, first-degree fleeing or evading police in a motor vehicle, second-degree fleeing or evading police on foot, no or expired registration plates, no or expired Kentucky registration receipt, failure to or improper signal, resisting arrest and operating a moped without an operator’s license.
Key Facts
– Kentucky State Police say a motorcycle pursuit began in Cave City around 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21
– Troopers reported speeds exceeding 100 mph on Kentucky 31W
– The chase continued onto Old Dixie Highway toward Park City
– Police say the rider laid the motorcycle down near railroad tracks and ran on foot
– After a reported lengthy foot pursuit, officers arrested 32-year-old Jessie Lothery of Park City
– Officials say Lothery did not have a valid operator’s license or insurance
– Court records list nine charges, including fleeing police, reckless driving and speeding 26 mph or more over the limit
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