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Woman Cited for DUI, Texting After Accident
By WestKyStar Staff
PADUCAH, KY - A Paducah woman was cited after a single-car accident early Saturday morning.

McCracken County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene around 4:30 am, along with Reidland Fire Department and Mercy EMS. The deputy determined that 25-year-old Jennifer Bradley was driving west on Benton Road near Watson Road when she lost control of her car, ran off the road, and overturned in a ditch.

Bradley was taken to Lourdes Hospital for treatment of what appeared to be minor injuries. Further investigation determined that she was reading a text when the accident happened. Alcohol and speed were also factors.

Bradley was charged with DUI 1st offense aggravating circumstances, no motor vehicle license, and using a personal communication device while driving 1st offense.

Benton Road was partially blocked for about an hour while the vehicle was uprighted and the scene was cleared.


Published 09:26 AM, Saturday Aug. 18, 2012
Updated 09:42 AM, Saturday Aug. 18, 2012

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