LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is in custody after Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) said he hit an officer with his motorcycle Thursday afternoon.
LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said the officer was hit while investigating a domestic incident on Bon Air Ave. around 2 p.m.
According to an arrest citation, officers were serving an EPO against Derek Hill at his home when he became uncooperative.
Detectives said after trying to leave the scene several times he got on his motorcycle and drove toward an officer. The citation says Hill hit the officer and dragged him and injured his foot and leg.
Police pursued him. Hill crashed less than a quarter of a mile away at Taylorsville Rd. and Pee Wee Reese Rd. near Bowman Field.
Mitchell said the officer was transported to the hospital.
Hill is charged with wanton endangerment, assault of a police officer, resisting arrest, fleeing or evading police, driving on a suspended or revoked operating license, driving without insurance, disregarding traffic and drug charges.
During an arraignment this morning Hill pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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