LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man was arrested after nearly hitting a police officer with a reported stolen vehicle and leading the police on a pursuit Thursday afternoon.
Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) were in the area of Lillian Avenue and Lindbergh Drive when an officer was almost hit by the reported stolen vehicle, driven by 30-year-old Ivan Bennett III, that fled the scene.
Officers said the vehicle was later spotted in the area of Rangeland Road and Shepherdsville Road where officers attempted a traffic stop; however, the vehicle failed to yield.
LMPD said a pursuit then ensued through "several LMPD divisions" before heading up I-71 northbound and entering Oldham County.
At one point, police said, the vehicle crossed over the median and ended up in the southbound lanes of I-71. Bennett then stopped and fled on foot before being arrested.
Officers said preliminary charges of fleeing and evading, wanton endangerment and speeding are pending against Bennett.
Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the WHAS11 News app now. For Apple or Android users.
Have a news tip? Email assign@whas11.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed.
Sign up for the WHAS11 newsletter: "WHAS Up Kentuckiana." Get the latest headlines and videos from around Kentuckiana delivered daily to your inbox.
