SOMERSET POLICE HAVE CITED THE CITY’S MAYOR IN A HIT AND RUN INVESTIGATION.
A TEENAGE GIRL WAS STRUCK WHILE RIDING HER BICYCLE SUNDAY. THE DRIVER FLED THE SCENE. THE VICTIM WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE LAKE CUMBERLAND REGIONAL HOSPITAL. SHE WAS LATER FLOWS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY MEDICAL CENTER IN LEXINGTON FOR TREATMENT.
MAYOR EDDIE GIRDLER IS CHARGED WITH LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT, FAILURE TO RENDER AID OR ASSISTANCE.