On Monday, June 26, 2023 at 11:33amCT, Adair County Deputy Chris Tweedy received a call of a reckless driver on KY55 north. The caller advised the 911 dispatcher that the vehicle had struck a guardrail.
Deputy Tweedy responded to the scene and came into contact with Bonnie Johnson of Barbourville, KY, who was operating a 2015 Toyota Prius that was also found to be the same vehicle that was involved in a hit & run accident earlier Monday morning.
The roadside investigation found that Ms. Johnson was obviously under the influence of alcohol and/or other intoxicating substances. She was transported to TJ Health Columbia by the ACSO after refusing EMS treatment.
Johnson was admitted to the hospital and later transferred to the University of Louisville Hospital for treatment of her injuries sustained in the collision.
Bonnie Johnson was charged with the following:
- Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (DUI)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 2nd degree (Drug Unspecified)
- Prescription Controlled Substances Not in Proper Container
- Possession of Open Alcohol Beverage Container in Motor Vehicle
- Reckless Driving
- Improper Equipment &
- Wanton Endangerment
Deputy Chris Tweedy is continuing the investigation and was assisted by CPD officers.
