KSP: Suspicious vehicle leads police on pursuit

Columbia, Ky. (WTVQ) –  The Cumberland County Sheriff’s office received a call of a suspicious vehicle on Lawsons Bottom Rd Tuesday morning.

 A Cumberland County Deputy Sheriff responded to the area, located the car, and attempted to make a traffic stop which led to a pursuit. 

Burkesville Police Department and KSP joined in the pursuit, which ended with the car crashing into a Cumberland County Sheriff Deputy’s cruiser. 

Deputies say during the pursuit a law enforcement officer weapon was used, striking the victim. The victim was transported to Albert B. Chandler Hospital UK HealthCare and listed in critical condition.  

KSP says a female passenger in the vehicle was taken in to custody for outstanding warrants.  No one else was injured.