Nicholasville man arrested after allegedly fleeing scene of accident

Published 10:07 am Thursday, January 25, 2018

Andrew Clark, 42, of 236 Brome Drive in Nicholasville, was arrested on Jan. 19 for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs and alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident with failure to render aid or assistance, according to a citation issued by the Nicholasville Police Department.

Prior to officers arriving to the scene of the accident they were informed that a vehicle had left the scene and had passenger-side damage. Wile officers where on the scene of the accident talking with the caller, the vehicle listed in the citation drove past, according to the citation.

Officers then conducted a traffic stop and allegedly observed Clark unsteady on his feet and with glassy eyes. Clark submitted to a breathalyizer test with a result of .170 and allegedly advised officers that his last drink was an hour and a half prior, according to the same citation.

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