Overview
- Kaydence A. Carpenter, 20, is accused of driving onto a Lexington sidewalk and hitting four pedestrians early Sunday, with police records noting injuries could have been life‑threatening even as later reports said the victims were expected to recover.
- Surveillance video published by WKYT appears to show a black Tesla Model 3 reversing in a lot, then jumping a curb into a crowd before heading the wrong way on Short Street.
- Police say she showed signs of intoxication, carried a fake ID despite being under 21, refused a breath test at the scene, and later showed impairment during a field sobriety exam at the jail.
- She is charged with four counts of second‑degree assault, first‑degree wanton endangerment, DUI, reckless driving, and a violation related to under‑21 presence on alcohol‑selling premises.
- After posting a $5,000 bond, she was released, entered a not guilty plea, and a judge suspended her driver’s license, with her next court date set for April 14.