On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at approximately 8:31pmCT, Russell Springs Police Department Officer Blake Adamson was dispatched to a hit & run collision that occurred at the intersection of Highway 80 and US 127. Updated information from dispatch advised Officer Adamson that the vehicle continued southbound on US 127 and crashed into a ditch in the area of Bernard Lane. After crashing, the driver fled the vehicle on foot. Officer Adamson made contact with the driver in the parking lot area of the Northridge Shopping Center.

Pablo Cruz, 36, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident-Failure to Render Aid or Assistance and DUI. Cruz was lodged in the Russell County Detention Center.

RSPD Officer Adamson was assisted on scene by RSPD Officer Brenton Lane.