Dangerous Driving Suspect Arraigned

RIPON, Wis (WRPN)- The 19-year-old De Pere woman who left a“path of destruction” in downtown Fond du Lac was arraigned Friday.

Kaitlynn Ray pled not guilty during her hearing in Fond du Lac County Court. Ray faces 25 different charges, 23 of them felonies steimming from the incident on May 30^th.  

According to the criminal complaint while she was trying to flee a Sheriff’s deputy Ray traveled at speeds of more than 80 miles an hour and passed northbound vehicles using the southbound lane of Main Street. 

At least six vehicles were hit and five people injured. Two vehicles caught fire including Ray’s. She was taken to St. Agnes Hospital after complaining of an arm injury.

While there she allegedly stated someone was trying to kill her, but did not elaborate, and that her vehicle was soaked in gas. A deputy noted she appeared to be hallucinating.

Ray is being held in the Fond du Lac County Jail on a $500,000 cash bond. She will be back in court on August 29^th.

Photo credits: Fond du Lac County Sheriffs Department.