Clay County, Ky. - Sheriff Patrick Robinson is reporting that: On May 18, 2019 at approximately 2:00 AM Clay County Sheriff Deputy Brandon Edwards attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Maroon colored Pickup on Gum Branch Road when the above said vehicle attempted to elude Deputy Edwards with reckless driving and accelerating at a high rate of speed.
Contact was made with driver and two occupants in front of CBS on North Highway 421. The driver admitted to attempting to flee due to not having a operators license.
Through investigation it was determined the subject was under the influence of Marijuana in which he refused to submit to a blood test.
Information of both passengers confirmed one subject had active warrants out of Jackson and Laurel County.
James Lewis, 27 of Annville:
Daniel Collins, 27 Add Hollow Road:
Austin Riley, 18 of Lick Fork Road:
Photos attached is courtesy of the Clay County Detention Center and Deputy Edwards.
Assisting at the scene was Clay County Sheriff Deputy Tommy Houston and Manchester City Police Officer Antonio Dodson.
Special Thank You to Allen's Wrecker Service and Clay County 911.