CAMPBELLSBURG – On Saturday, Kentucky State Police Post 5 attempted to conduct a traffic stop at approximately 3:30 pm on a vehicle traveling south on Interstate 71 near the 21 mile marker in Oldham County. The vehicle failed to stop and continued traveling south on I71 at a high rate of speed. During the pursuit KSP Post 5 dispatch determined the vehicle was entered as stolen.
The fleeing vehicle exited Interstate 71 at exit 14. The vehicle struck a white GMC SUV that was traveling north on KY 329. The operator of the fleeing vehicle was taken into custody and identified as Tymetrius Walter, 23, of Louisville. A juvenile passenger in the white GMC SUV sustained fatal injuries as a result of the collision. The operator of the GMC was transported to the hospital for treatment of non life threatening injuries.
Tymetrius Walter was arrested and charged with Murder, Wanton Endangerment – 1st Degree, Receiving Stolen Property Over $10,000, Assault – 1st Degree, Multiple traffic related offenses, including Speeding 26 MPH > Speed Limit.
Tymetrius Walter was transported to and lodged at the Oldham County Detention Center on a $1.5 million cash bond.
This is an ongoing investigation being conducted by Kentucky State Police Post 5.
