FCPS employee arrested in Lexington hit-and-run that left pedestrian with life-threatening injuries
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — A woman has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian on Georgetown Road Wednesday morning, according to a Facebook post from the Lexington Police Department.
Police say officers were called to the 1000 block of Georgetown Road near Mercer Road around 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, after reports of a collision involving a pedestrian. The victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to the post.
Using resources from the department’s Real-Time Intelligence Center, officers say they were able to locate the vehicle and driver shortly after the incident.
Jaime Caldwell, 29, was arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol – 1st Offense (Aggravated) and Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Render Aid/Assist with Death or Serious Physical Injury. She is currently being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Caldwell is on administrative leave from Fayette County Public Schools.
ABC 36 News Now reached out to FCPS. We received the following statement from a spokesperson: ’Fayette County Public Schools is aware of the situation involving Jaime Caldwell. Due to the ongoing investigation and the confidential nature of personnel matters, we are limited in what we can share at this time. However, we can confirm that the employee has been placed on administrative leave. As always, the safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.’ Dia Davidson-Smith, FCPS District Spokesperson
Lexington Police say the Collision Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate and additional charges could be filed.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers at (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app at www.p3tips.com.
