Owensville man arrested for drunk driving after dirt bike crash

On September 21, 2024 at 2:56 p.m., Gibson County Dispatch received a 911 call of an injury crash in the 8400 block South 1675 West in rural southwest Gibson County. Upon arrival, 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 driving. While speaking with Mr. Duncan, Deputy Wagner discovered evidence that the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol. At this time, Deputy Wagner initiated an OWI investigation. After the roadside investigation was completed, Deputy Wagner transported Mr. Duncan to Deaconess Gibson where he administered a certified chemical test and had the driver medically evaluated. After Mr. Duncan was released, he was transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (0.15% or More).

Deputy Wagner was assisted in his investigation by Sergeant Loren Barchett, Owensville Town Marshal Rodger Leister, and Posey County Deputy Levi Rogers.

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