Photo: Christian Co. Jail/Jason Johnson
A Clarksville motorcyclist is facing numerous charges after a short pursuit involving state police in Oak Grove Friday night.
According to Kentucky State Police, a trooper observed a motorcycle traveling at a high rate of speed on Fort Campbell Boulevard Friday night shortly after 10:40. As the trooper approached and initiated his emergency equipment for a traffic stop, the motorcyclist, later identified as 23-year old Jason Johnson turned onto State Route 911 and accelerated. Johnson continued south on State Route 91 for about one mile until police say he lost control in a curve and ran off the road. Johnson then reportedly fled on foot before being apprehended, without incident, behind a Thompsonville Lane residence.
Johnson, of Clarksville, was arrested and lodged in the Christian County Jail charged with Speeding 26 mph or Greater Over the Limit, Reckless Driving, 1st Degree Fleeing or Evading Police Motor Vehicle, 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment, 2nd Degree Fleeing or Evading Police On Foot, 3rd Degree Criminal Mischief, and three other driver and vehicle registration related charges.
