Man Charged After Christian County High-Speed Pursuit

A pursuit that started on Pennyrile Parkway in Christian County ended on Kentucky 117 Friday morning.

Kentucky State Police say they attempted to stop a car for speeding and the driver 27-year-old Jhanti Gold of Clarksville fled at speeds of over 100 mph before turning onto Interstate 24 westbound.

The pursuit ended when Gold took the exit ramp for Kentucky 117 and lost control causing the car to overturn into a ditch.

Gold was taken by ambulance to Jennie Stuart Health for injuries. Police say he is charged with speeding, reckless driving, first-degree fleeing or evading police, operating on a suspended revoked license, failure to wear seat belts, DUI, possession of marijuana, and tampering with physical evidence.

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