UPDATED: Monday 8/20/26 4:30 p.m.
Georgetown Police say 39-year-old Ashley Parsons was driving when she hit the student, who was crossing the road to board a school bus. The bus had its stop arm extended.
The student was treated for a concussion and received stitches for a forehead injury. Police say she did not suffer any broken bones.
Parsons was arrested and charged with aggravated DUI, first-degree assault, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of an accident or failing to render aid. She has since been charged with passing a school or church bus that was loading or unloading.
The additional charge comes under a Kentucky law that took effect July 15 and increases penalties for drivers who fail to stop for a school or church bus with its stop arm extended.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Original Story: Child hit by vehicle while boarding school bus in Georgetown; driver flees
Georgetown police are investigating a hit-and-run after a vehicle struck an elementary school student Thursday morning while the child was crossing the road to board a school bus.
The crash happened around 7:08 a.m. near Valley Forge Court. Assistant Police Chief Josh Nash said the bus had stopped with its stop arm out when a dark-colored SUV drove past and hit the child.
The Southern Elementary School student was taken by ambulance to a hospital. At the time of this report, the child’s condition has not been released.
Police said the vehicle did not stop and may have been leaving the Scroggins Park area. Investigators are looking for a small- to mid-sized black or dark-colored SUV, possibly a GMC Acadia, that was last seen heading toward Washington Square. The vehicle may have front-end damage.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Georgetown police at 502-863-7826 or the Georgetown-Scott County 911 Center at 502-863-7820. Tips can also be submitted through the Tip 411 app.
