On September 21, 2024, at 2:56 p.m. Gibson County Central Dispatch received a 911 report of an accident with injuries in the 8400 block of South 1675 West in rural Southwest Gibson County. Upon arriving Deputy Bart Wagner spoke with 28 year old Trenton Duncan of rural Owensville and learned that Mr. Duncan had lost control of his 2024 Yamaha YZ250 while riding it. While speaking with Mr. Duncan Deputy Wagner detected clues that the driver may be under the influence alcohol. At that point Deputy Wagner began an OWI investigation. Once the roadside investigation was complete Deputy Wagner transported Mr. Duncan to Deaconess Gibson for a certified chemical test and to have the driver medically cleared. Once Mr. Duncan was cleared he was transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated .15 or more.
Assisting Deputy Wagner in his investigation was Sgt. Loren Barchett, Owensville Town Marshal Rodger Leister, and Posey County Deputy Levi Rogers.
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