Man shot in the leg at Madison County truck stop

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Kentucky State Police are investigating after a car pulled over on the side of the road in Lexington with a shooting victim inside.

Authorities say they were told the man was shot in the leg at a truck stop in Madison County and was being driven to the hospital just before 11 p.m. Monday.

They got as far as exit 99 on I75 in Lexington before they pulled over and an ambulance was called.

State police and Lexington police were also called to the scene.

The victim was brought to the University of Kentucky hospital.

No word on his condition.

Authorities have not released further details on the shooting.