FAIRFIELD – A Fairfield man was arrested after being involved in a rollover accident in which authorities say he was driving under the influence.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday, December 18, at approximately 8:37pm, a deputy observed a white passenger car traveling at a high rate of speed on 2nd St heading south towards Burlington Ave. The Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop at Main St and Burlington Ave, but the vehicle failed to stop, continuing eastbound on Burlington Ave at a high rate of speed.

The vehicle proceeded north onto D St, failing to stop at two different stop signs, before it eventually crashed into the Evergreen Cemetery at D St and Stone Ave. The vehicle rolled and it came to a rest on its top.

The driver of the vehicle was identified as 20-year-old Keagen Kopp of Fairfield. He was arrested following the accident and charged with Operating While Intoxicated – 1st Offense, Eluding, Driving While Revoked, and Reckless Driving. He has since been released on a $5000 bond.