Multiple pedestrians hit by suspected drunk driver in downtown Lexington

Several people hospitalized after early morning crash near North Broadway and West Short Street
Police arrested 20-year-old Kaydence Carpenter after multiple pedestrians were injured near North Broadway and West Short Street.
Published: Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:55 PM EDT

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Multiple people are recovering after being hit by a suspected drunk driver in downtown Lexington early Sunday morning.

The crash happened just after 2 a.m. near North Broadway and West Short Street.

Lexington Police said multiple people were hit by the driver. Some were taken to the hospital, but none had life-threatening injuries.

Officers said the driver, 20-year-old Kaydence Carpenter, was arrested at the scene.

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