Beech Street crash involving TARC bus and car 12-14-18

At least one person was taken to the hospital. The car was mangled as a result of the crash.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Friday morning police chase ended with a crash between a car and a TARC bus.

According to Louisville Metro Police, it started at about 9 a.m. in the parking lot of the Circle K at 4347 South 3rd Street.

Police say they saw what appeared to be a drug transaction taking place there. 

As an officer approached to assess the situation, police say 28-year-old Jarius Lewis drove away "at a high rate of speed," hitting an officer with the driver's side door in the process.

After a short pursuit, the vehicle Lewis was driving crashed into a TARC bus near the intersection of Beech Street and Wilson Avenue.

Lewis, Jairus

Jairus Lewis (Source: Louisville Metro Corrections)

Lewis was taken into custody. He's charged with second-degree assault and trafficking in a controlled substance, among other charges.

At least one person was taken to the hospital. The car was mangled as a result of the crash. The police were not involved in the crash.

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