A Louisville man has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident in the Fairdale neighborhood that left a child critically injured. The incident occurred on Thursday evening when a 4-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle in the 1600 block of Louis Coleman Drive. The driver fled the scene without offering assistance.
Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers responded promptly to the scene, where they discovered the child in serious condition. The boy was transported to Norton Children’s Hospital, where his condition was later updated to critical. Witnesses provided valuable information, leading police to an abandoned vehicle believed to be involved in the incident.
Shortly after, 58-year-old Darrell Dewayne Mudd turned himself in to authorities. He was subsequently charged with leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid. LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell commended the community’s swift response and the officers’ dedication to the case. Mitchell noted that the officers had a personal connection to the child, which further motivated their efforts.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. The LMPD Anonymous Tip Line can be reached at (502) 574-LMPD.
