Man charged after alleged hit-and-run in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood

A man has been charged in connection with an alleged hit-and-run in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood, according to WAVE. The report says Joseph Diekmann, 26, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was arrested on Nov. 7.

WAVE reports that the case involves an incident in Clifton, a residential neighborhood on Louisville’s south-central side. The charge stems from allegations that Diekmann was involved in a collision and did not remain at the scene, though the details of the alleged crash and the alleged victim’s condition were not described in the information provided.

Diekmann’s arrest followed law enforcement action tied to the alleged hit-and-run. Under Kentucky criminal procedure, a charge does not establish guilt, and the case will proceed through the court system if it remains active, where Diekmann can contest the allegations.

The reporting also identified Diekmann’s age and home location in Kalamazoo, Michigan, placing the case in both Kentucky’s local courts and the broader context of out-of-state defendants facing charges arising from incidents that occur in Louisville.

As the case moves forward, court filings and scheduled hearings will determine the next steps, including how prosecutors will present evidence and whether any pretrial motions are filed. If convicted, sentencing would be determined by the court based on the specific statute tied to the charge and the circumstances alleged by authorities.