Kaydence Carpenter Faces Fayette District Court on Assault and DUI Charges
Case Summary
Kaydence Carpenter, a 20-year-old, appeared in Fayette District Court for a pretrial hearing following charges related to an incident on March 22 in Lexington where she allegedly struck four individuals with her vehicle. The charges against Carpenter include wanton endangerment, four counts of assault, driving under the influence (DUI), and reckless driving. The collision resulted in injuries to the four victims, who were hospitalized. Since the event, some witnesses have come forward suggesting that Carpenter may have been acting in self-defense during the incident.
Key Issues
- • Assault charges related to vehicular conduct
- • Driving under the influence (DUI)
- • Reckless driving
- • Self-defense claims in the context of vehicular assault
- • Wanton endangerment
Case Timeline
1 eventKaydence Carpenter appears in court as her lawyer argues self - defense
(LEX 18) — 20-year-old Kaydence Carpenter appeared in Fayette District Court on Tuesday morning for a pretrial hearing after being charged with striking four people with her car on March 22 in Lexington. Carpenter faces charges of wanton endangerment, four counts of assault, DUI, and reckless driving. Police said the incident sent four people to the hospital with various injuries. Since the incident, some witnesses have come forward, telling LEX 18 they believe Carpenter was acting in self-defense.