Lincoln man charged after hitting man with vehicle, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) – A Lincoln man is facing multiple charges after intentionally striking another man with his vehicle last month, Lincoln police said.

Officers were called to the Roper Park parking lot near 9th Street and Belmont Street on October 27 around 6:50 p.m. for a report of a possible injury crash.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with a 47-year-old man who said he was in the park when a silver station wagon pulled into the parking lot. He said he thought he recognized the driver as a suspect in a burglary he reported in February.

Police said the driver, later identified as 20-year-old Keltavious Dotson, got out of his vehicle, prompting the 47-year-old to exit his own vehicle. The two argued before returning to their vehicles. When the 47-year-old tried to get back into his car, Dotson allegedly drove toward him at a high rate of speed and struck him with the front or side of the car. The impact reportedly caused the man to hit the hood and windshield before falling to the ground.

He suffered a broken elbow and knee, along with cuts and bruises to his head, arms, legs and lower back.

Dotson allegedly continued to drive in circles, ramming the rear of the victim’s vehicle multiple times, causing damage to the trunk and rear bumper.

Police say Dotson fled the scene and could not initially be located. However, on November 11, he agreed to come for an interview and was subsequently arrested.

Dotson has been charged with second-degree assault, use of a deadly weapon to commit a crime and criminal mischief. He was booked into Lancaster County Corrections.

His bond was set at $75,000, with 10% required for release. Dotson’s next court appearance is scheduled for December 17.

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