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Laurel County investigators are searching for the woman who they say hit and killed a 71-year-old man on his motorcycle, then ran from the scene. The crash happened Wednesday night on U.S. 25 at the Hazel Patch Road Intersection. Friends and family said Randolph Scott loved two things. "Family came first, he loved motorcycles but nothing came before his family," said Scott's best friend, Patrick Caskey. "He was the man I would like to be." "He was just just a really positive outgoing person, a giving person," added Scott's son-in-law, Bob Mullins. They said Scott was a man friends and family admired. He was strong in his faith and devoted his life to giving to others. Besides that, the local businessman lived for riding his beloved Harley's. He had more than a million miles under his belt, and was considered an expert rider. In fact, he rode until his last moments. "He was doing what he loved," said Mullins. Scott was coming down and around a curve Northbound on U.S. 25, when investigators said a woman pulled out of Hazel Patch Road and the two suddenly crashed. Laurel County Deputies said Scott was thrown nearly 60 feet from his bike. Then they said the woman in the car took off. "As soon as the collision occurred she jumped out of the vehicle, ran down Hazel Patch Road and into the woods and disappeared," said Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, with the Laurel County Sheriff's Department. Investigators said witnesses saw the woman run away, leaving behind her purple Dodge Neon and Scott's body. Now, the Laurel County Sheriff's Department is asking the community to help identify the woman. "Total shock, couldn't believe it. I still having a hard time with it," said Caskey. While friends and family have a hard time shaking the shock, they said they won't be mad. They said it's not what Scott would want. "I can't be angry with her, no. I just want her to know I forgive her," said Caskey. "No hate or ill feelings," added Mullins. "We actually feel sorry for her." They said they hope honesty and truth will prevail. Until then, they plan to live the only way Scott would want. "He wants us to go ride on," said Caskey. "We will all be riding for Randolph, a wonderful man." Family said Randolph Scott ran the charity, "Burgers and Bikes," giving money to God's Pantry. They plan to continue his legacy and run the event this summer in his memory. Scott's visitation is scheduled for Saturday from 2 p.m to 6 p.m. at the Milward Funeral Home in Lexington. His funeral is scheduled for Monday at 1 p.m. at the Centenary Church in Lexington and a motorcycle procession will follow. If you have any information in this case, or know who the woman is, you are asked to call law enforcement immediately. -wlex18 Anyone with any information on the driver of the purple Dodge Neon is asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff's office at 606-864-6600 or the London City Police at 606-878-7004 or 606-878-7000 and they can remain anonymous. Prayers for his Family http://www.randolphscottins.com/ |
