Authorities say a Cadiz man is facing numerous charges after he led multiple law enforcement agencies on a high speed chase from Princeton into Livingston County last week.
Princeton Police Chief Chris King reports officers responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint Thursday evening shortly before 7:30 at Doston Park. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the driver, 52-year old Phillip Croom and were advised by dispatch his license was suspended. At that time, police say Croom fled, leading officers on a high speed chase for about 25 miles through the city of Princeton and ended at the intersection of US 62 and Kentucky 453 intersection in Livingston County. When attempting to make an abrupt left turn onto Kentucky 453, Croom reportedly hit a Lyon County Deputy Sheriff’s vehicle, causing Croom’s vehicle to exit the roadway and stop. Chief King indicates the chase reached speeds of 101 mph.
Croom was arrested by Lyon County Deputies. Chief King reports Croom is facing charges in Lyon County in addition to charges in Princeton for 1st Degree Fleeing or Evading Police in a Motor Vehicle, two counts of 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment, Driving on a DUI Suspended License 2nd Offense, Speeding 26 or more over the limit, Reckless Driving and a few other traffic related offenses.
During the chase, Princeton Police were assisted by Kentucky State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife, the Lyon County and Caldwell County Sheriff’s Offices, and Eddyville Police.
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