A tragic hit and run incident in Kentucky involving an elementary school teacher has resulted in the victim’s death.
The Fayette County Coroner confirmed that the pedestrian, 32-year-old Joshua Hampton, succumbed to his injuries two days after the crash in Lexington. This was reported on Thursday.
The suspect in this case has been identified as Jamie Caldwell, a 29-year-old teacher from Glendover Elementary, who has since been placed on administrative leave.
According to a press release from the Lexington Police, the incident occurred on Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, around 6:50 AM. Officers responded to a hit-and-run in the 1000 block of Georgetown Road, where the pedestrian was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The police later located the vehicle and the driver using their real-time intelligence center.
Caldwell reportedly left the scene to head to work.
She allegedly failed alcohol and breath tests, registering over three times the legal limit. Caldwell told authorities about taking prescribed medications, including for anxiety and depression, prior to the incident.
Law enforcement has charged Caldwell with driving under the influence and fleeing the scene.
After the accident, she mentioned hearing a “thud” but did not realize she had hit anyone. Hampton suffered multiple blunt force injuries.
Caldwell pleaded not guilty the day after the incident, and her bail was set at $25,000, according to reports.
It has been stated that the case will proceed to a large jury court, while Caldwell remains under house arrest.
