On Friday, 5/13/16, at approximately 945pm, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Department was requested to investigate an incident at Paducah International Raceway, located at 4445 Shemwell Lane.
The investigation showed that 38 year old Jason R. Wallace of Paducah, KY, was operating a yellow colored dirt track racecar on the racetrack when it struck a pedestrian/track worker, identified as 54 year old David K. McCracken of Benton, KY.
Mr. McCracken suffered serious physical injuries and was transported to Lourdes Hospital by Mercy Regional EMS. Mr. McCracken was later airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center for further treatment of his injuries.
Wallace was subsequently arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol, 1st Offense Aggravated, as well as Assault 1st Degree, a class B felony. Wallace was lodged at the McCracken County Regional Jail.
Deputies were assisted in the investigation by the McCracken County Coroner’s Office.