Munfordville, Ky. (October 2, 2020) – On October 1st, 2020 at approximately 6:42 pm, a Kentucky State Police Trooper observed a black Chrysler 300 traveling southbound at a high rate of speed on Interstate 65.  The Trooper attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle that was later discovered to be stolen out of Memphis, TN.  The vehicle began to flee near the 93 mile marker of I-65 and continued southbound to the 63 mile marker.  The operator lost control of the vehicle and struck an uninvolved SUV being operated by 71 year-old Kenny Trew of Scottsville, KY.  The fleeing vehicle became disabled and the operator, along with two passengers, exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.  After short foot pursuits all three individuals were taken into custody and lodged in the Hardin County Detention Center.  Kenny Trew was flown to Vanderbilt University Hospital where he is in stable condition at this time.

The operator of the vehicle, 24 year-old Rickie D. Nelson of Memphis, TN, has been charged with speeding 26 or more over the speed limit, assault 1st degree, fleeing or evading police 1st degree (motor vehicle), fleeing or evading police 1st degree (on foot), wanton endangerment 1st degree ,wanton endangerment 1st degree (police officer), criminal mischief 1st degree, DUI 1st, resisting arrest, possession of burglary tools, operating on suspended license, and receiving stolen property $10,000 or more.

A passenger in the vehicle, 22 year-old Martavious D. Williams of Memphis, has been charged with fleeing or evading police 1st degree (on foot), receiving stolen property $10,000 or more, resisting arrest, possession of burglary tools, and wanton endangerment 1st degree (police officer).

The second passenger in the vehicle, 24 year-old Kevin Wynn of Memphis, has been charged with possession of a handgun by convicted felon, fleeing or evading police 1st degree (on foot), receiving stolen property $10,000 or more, resisting arrest, and possession of burglary tools.

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