Nicholasville woman in critical condition after being struck by deputy’s vehicle

Molly Svoboda remains in critical condition at the University of Kentucky Hospital after being struck by a Jessamine County Sheriff’s deputy’s vehicle on the night of March 7.

Kenny Schomp, Svoboda’s boyfriend, said the evening began at the Manchester Hotel in Lexington, where the couple had watched the UK-Florida game. About an hour after a photo was taken of Svoboda there, she ended up in critical condition at UK Hospital.

According to Schomp, Svoboda became ill that evening, and instead of going out to dinner, the two headed home. Around 7:30 p.m., while turning onto Wind Haven Drive in Nicholasville, he said she got sick in his vehicle and insisted on walking home instead. He said he let her out in front of nearby businesses after she assured him she felt better walking the half mile home rather than riding in the car…

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