Authorities detained 39-year-old Kenneth Keys Jr. who ran over a motorcycle during rush-hour traffic and continued driving, dragging it against concrete for 100 yards, causing critically injuries to the motorcyclist.
The preliminary reports showed that the man was “aggressively driving” his Buick on an I-35 access road on the city’s northeast side on Monday. Reports further revealed that he was speeding, tailgating, and making “unsafe lane changes,” when he struck the 36-year-old motorcyclist from behind.
Instead of stopping to provide help, Keys put his foot on the gas and attempted to speed away without realizing that the motorcyclist, and his bike, had become trapped under the vehicle. Reports also mentioned that the victim was dragged the length of a football field before he got freed, dropping into the middle of the road. His motorcycle was still pinned under the front end of the Buick, police said, and Keys was soon forced to pull over because the vehicle could no longer be steered.
Still, Keys did not go back to check on the man he had struck. On arrival, responding officers observed that Keys displayed signs of intoxication. He also reportedly informed officers that the motorcyclist had run away. However, police confirmed that the motorcycle rider had sustained “critical injuries” and was rushed to a hospital for treatment. Keys was taken into custody on a charge of intoxication assault. He is also facing a charge of resisting arrest, Bexar County jail records show.
An investigation is continuing.
September 15, 2021
Source: star-telegram.com
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