25-Year-Old Ryker Kay Arrested in Hit-and-Run Crash on Main Street [Red Bluff, CA]

Red Bluff, CA (May 10, 2024) – The authorities have arrested 25-year-old Ryker Kay of Hood River following a hit-and-run crash on Main Street Thursday night.

Investigators said Kay was involved in trouble with a female victim in the parking lot of River Park. Afterward, Kay drove his 2002 Chevy S-10 recklessly out of the parking lot. 

He drove his vehicle across Main Street and lost control. His vehicle then crashed into the Red Bluff Inn that resulting in major damage to two buildings and injuring a resident.

Kay immediately fled but the authorities quickly found him a few blocks from the crash scene.

Responding officers said Kay resisted arrest. Luckily, they were able to detain him when they deployed K9 Max.

The authorities arrested and transported him to an area hospital for injuries sustained from the collision. 

Hay was also evaluated for being under the influence while at the hospital.

Moreover, the 75-year-old Red Bluff resident incurred minor injuries from debris when Kay’s vehicle drove through the room they were in.

Kay was arrested on charges of felony DUI with injury, felony Hit and Run with injury, felony resisting a peace officer, misdemeanor battery on a peace officer/medical personnel, and misdemeanor domestic battery

Always remember to plan for a sober driver to take you home. If you’re the designated driver, it’s important to take the role seriously and don’t consume alcohol or use other drugs. Here are some more safety tips: 

Never drink and drive.

Don’t let someone get behind the wheel if that person has been drinking.

If you’re hosting a gathering, make sure everyone has a sober ride home.

Call 911 if you see a drunk driver.

Always wear your seat belt. It’s your best defense against impaired drivers.

Just one drink before driving can put you and others in danger because alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination. Impaired driving poses a serious threat to road safety. It increases the risk of accidents, injuries, and fatalities. Alcohol and drugs impair judgment, reaction time, and coordination, making it difficult for drivers to safely operate a vehicle.

By choosing not to drink and drive, you are taking an important step towards protecting yourself and others on the road.

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 Ryker Kay Arrested, Another Injured in Red Bluff DUI Collision

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