Man charged with fleeing police in Pulaski County

SOMERSET, Ky. – One man is accused of hitting multiple vehicles while fleeing police in Pulaski County.

According to the Somerset Fire Department, on Wednesday, crews were dispatched after multiple vehicle collisions due to a driver fleeing law enforcement.

In a social media post, the agency states fire personnel helped with patient care and cleared debris. Multiple patients were transported from the scene by Somerset-Pulaski County EMS, the department states.

According to crews, the Somerset Police Department arrested the driver in the alleged pursuit.

In a uniform citation, police confirm 44-year-old Zachary Cobb of Somerset struck multiple vehicles at two different traffic lights during the pursuit through Somerset Wednesday evening.

Police say Cobb was ultimately apprehended after later fleeing on foot.

Cobb faces one count of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/substance, fourth or greater offense, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, two counts of leaving the scene of an accident – failure to render aid or assistance, one count of third-degree possession of a controlled substance – drug unspecified, one count of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited, prescription controlled substance not in proper container, first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle) and third-degree fleeing or evading police.