NEWS RELEASE
PADUCAH, Ky. (July 12, 2023) – Troopers with Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 1 arrested Maiyah Rios, 20 years old of Fulton, KY following a vehicle pursuit in Paducah.
At approximately 4:30pm CT, troopers observed a 2015 Nissan Altima traveling at a high rate of speed and in a reckless manner on Lone Oak Road in Paducah. Troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop by initiating emergency lights and sirens; however, the operator failed to stop. A pursuit ensued and led troopers to the area of Baptist Hospital on Broadway Street in Paducah. Due to the danger emposed by the reckless operation of the Altima, troopers conducted a precision intervention technique to immobilize the vehicle. Following the intervention, the 2015 Nissan Altima traveled off the roadway, across the sidewalk, and into the Baptist Hospital parking lot where it collided with a parked 2017 Ford Explorer. The Ford Explorer was occupied; however, the occupant reported no injuries and denied medical transport.
Following the intervention and collision, the operator of the 2015 Nissan Altima was identified as Maiyah Rios, 20 years old of Fulton, KY. Rios was arrested and transported to Baptist Health for medical treatment. Rios had no apparent injuries and she refused medical treatment. Rios was then transported to McCracken County Jail where she was lodged. Rios has been charged with Speeding 26MPH or > Over the Speed Limit, Reckless Driving, Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Operating on a Suspended Lisence, and numerous other traffic violations.
KSP was assisted by McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, Paducah Police Department, and Paducah Fire Department.
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