Bowling Green, Kentucky, October 2, 2025
News Summary
Recent incidents in Kentucky have underscored the dangers of impaired driving, with a motorcycle crash involving Joshua Duncan leading to numerous charges, and a head-on collision resulting in fatalities. The state is urging greater responsibility from drivers in light of these events. Additional incidents, including a high-speed chase by Treshawn Hutchins and a reckless driving case involving Swaheli Meadows, highlight ongoing issues with driver behavior in the region.
Bowling Green, Kentucky – Multiple incidents involving crashes have resulted in charges, fatalities, and injuries across Kentucky, highlighting serious concerns related to driving behavior and the consequences of operating under the influence.
A Bowling Green man, 38-year-old Joshua Duncan, faces multiple charges following a motorcycle crash in Logan County. The incident occurred on Saturday in the 2700 block of Proctor Mill Road just after 4:30 p.m. Witnesses reported that Duncan crashed his motorcycle and subsequently fled the scene. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office initiated a search and apprehended Duncan off Duncan Chapel Road, where he displayed noticeable signs of impairment, including having a bloody face and the scent of alcohol. A preliminary breath test indicated a “high concentration of alcohol,” leading to his transport to The Medical Center at Russellville before being booked into the Logan County Jail.
Duncan has been charged with several offenses, including leaving the scene of an accident, operating a motor vehicle under the influence (first offense), third-degree fleeing or evading police, display of illegal/altered registration plate, driving without a motorcycle operator’s license, failure to maintain insurance, failure to register transfer of the motor vehicle, and other related charges.
In another significant incident, Bowling Green fugitive Treshawn Martez Hutchins, 26, was arrested after a high-speed chase on March 3. Hutchins was spotted entering a white Cadillac Escalade and attempted to evade law enforcement, swerving towards a detective’s vehicle. The chase ended when Hutchins struck another vehicle and fled on foot, abandoning his sister and her five-year-old daughter in the car. He was ultimately apprehended at gunpoint by detectives without resistance. Both Hutchins’ sister and her daughter sustained injuries and were treated and released from The Medical Center at Bowling Green.
A subsequent search warrant at Hutchins’ residence revealed a trafficking amount of powder fentanyl, a handgun, ammunition, and $830 in cash. Additional charges against Hutchins will be presented to the Warren County Grand Jury.
Continuing in Logan County, a tragic head-on crash on Thursday led to the deaths of two individuals and injuries to two children. The collision occurred just before 6:15 a.m. between a Ford F150 and a Ford Crown Victoria. The driver and passenger of the Crown Victoria, identified as Lee Bradshaw and Jose L. Garcia Jr., were pronounced dead at the scene. Two children, ages 7 and 12, who were passengers in the Crown Victoria, were hospitalized, with one child requiring transport to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The driver of the F150, Dekamren Terry, did not sustain injuries. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, according to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office.
Furthermore, in a related incident, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Swaheli Meadows led a high-speed chase through St. Robert early on Sunday. The chase began with Meadows driving a blue Dodge Charger at high speeds before crashing into a garage. He and his passenger were trapped in the wreckage until law enforcement arrived, and Meadows later expressed regret for his actions. His blood alcohol content (BAC) recorded at the time was .167%. Meadows was charged with aggravated fleeing a stop, first-degree property damage, and DWI. He was booked into the Pulaski County Jail and subsequently released after posting a $50,000 bond. The crash inflicted significant damage on a home occupied by a family of four, though no injuries were reported.
Key Statistics from Recent Crashes
These incidents emphasize the dangers associated with impaired driving and the severe consequences that can result. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office and other authorities are urging community members to prioritize safety and make responsible decisions while driving.
FAQ
What charges did Joshua Duncan face following his motorcycle crash?
Duncan faces charges including leaving the scene of an accident, operating a motor vehicle under the influence (first offense), third-degree fleeing or evading police, display of illegal/altered registration plate, driving without a motorcycle operators license, failure to maintain insurance, failure to register transfer of the motor vehicle, and other charges.
What was discovered during the search warrant at Treshawn Martez Hutchins’ residence?
A search warrant at Hutchins’ residence revealed a trafficking amount of powder fentanyl, a handgun, ammunition, and $830 in cash.
What happened in the head-on crash in Logan County?
A head-on crash occurred on Franklin Road (KY 100) resulting in the deaths of Lee Bradshaw and Jose L. Garcia Jr., and injuries to two children aged 7 and 12 who were passengers in the vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle was uninjured.
What occurred during U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Swaheli Meadows’ high-speed chase?
Meadows led a high-speed chase in a blue Dodge Charger, which ended when he crashed into a garage. He was arrested at gunpoint with a recorded blood alcohol content of .167% and faces multiple charges including aggravated fleeing a stop and DWI.
Key Features Overview
| Incident | Status | Charges/Injuries |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua Duncan Motorcycle Crash | Arrested | Multiple charges, fled scene |
| Treshawn Martez Hutchins High-Speed Chase | Arrested | Injuries to sister and child, drug and weapon charges |
| Logan County Head-On Crash | Investigation Ongoing | 2 fatalities, 2 children injured |
| Swaheli Meadows High-Speed Chase | Arrested | Property damage, DWI charges |
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Additional Resources
- WBKO: Fugitive Arrested Following Collision
- Wikipedia: Driving Under the Influence
- KARK: Deadly Logan County Crash
- Google Search: Logan County Crash
- WSMV: Early Morning Crash in Kentucky
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Traffic Safety
- KRCG: Man Charged After Crashing into Home
- Google News: Traffic Accidents Kentucky
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