Woman dies in carjacking at gas station and is run over by her own vehicle

JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) – A woman has died after her car was stolen in Annville, Kentucky, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Daniel Isaacs said the carjacking occurred outside the T-Mart gas station around 9:45 a.m. Saturday.

According to Isaacs, a suspect, identified as Michael Edwards, got out of a car with several other people. He then stole a truck that was parked at the gas station.

The victim ran outside, grabbed the truck’s door handle and was dragged about 40 feet before Edwards ran her over, Isaacs said.

Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling said Tracy Clemmons was pronounced dead at St. Joseph London Hospital on Saturday at 11:45 a.m.

“Nothing like this happens in this community,” said Michelle House, a T-Mart employee and friend of the victim. “She was just getting breakfast for her kids and heading home, and it happened so fast.”

The coroner believes Clemmons died from blunt force trauma to the head.

“There are children without a mother today and a husband without a wife today,” House added. “Tracy is truly loved and greatly missed, and she will always be remembered here.”

The sheriff said Edwards drove for some time before abandoning the vehicle. Edwards also allegedly tried to break into someone’s home and pointed a gun at them before running into the woods.

Edwards was finally located after several hours of searching. He was arrested in a field on Cornett Chapel Road shortly before 3 p.m., according to Isaacs.

Edwards is being held at the Jackson County Detention Center, facing charges of murder, wanton endangerment, criminal mischief, resisting arrest, repeat felony offender, carjacking and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

His bail was set at $1 million.

A second arrest of a suspect, identified as Richard Marcum, occurred on Monday.

Marcum was allegedly driving the vehicle Edwards exited before the kidnapping took place.

According to the sheriff’s office, Marcum is charged with tampering with physical evidence and carjacking.

London Police Department drones were used in the search, along with assistance from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police.

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