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\nA man is accused of hitting other vehicles after fleeing a crash in Louisville\u2019s Clifton neighborhood, where children were reportedly nearby, according to Louisville Metro Police.<\/p>\n
\nA man is accused of hitting other vehicles after fleeing a crash in Louisville\u2019s Clifton neighborhood, where children were reportedly nearby, according to Louisville Metro Police.<\/p>\n
Joseph Diekmann, 26, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was arrested November 7 and charged with leaving the scene of an accident, failing to render aid and second-degree wanton endangerment, according to court records.<\/p>\n
The crash happened around 5:50 p.m. near 224 Pope Street, according to an arrest citation. A person involved in the collision told police Diekmann sped away and that they heard him hit other vehicles.<\/p>\n
Police said they were told children were in the area at the time. No one involved in the collision requested medical attention.<\/p>\n
A dog in Diekmann\u2019s vehicle was taken to Louisville Metro Animal Services, according to police.<\/p>\n
Diekmann pleaded not guilty at his November 9 arraignment. A pretrial conference is scheduled for November 17.
\nSource: WDRB+WAVE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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