On October 30, 2016 at approximately 5:01am, the McCracken County Sheriffs
Department responded to a single vehicle collision in the 1600 block of Oaks
Road.
Upon arrival, deputies found that Mr. Jacob A. Duncan, 19 years old from Benton,
was operating a Blue 1993 Ford F-150 pickup truck northbound on Oaks Road. While
approaching the 1600 block of Oaks Road, Mr. Duncan fell asleep while driving
and lost control of his vehicle. The vehicle left the roadway on the east side,
striking a utility pole and becoming tangled in the power lines.
Investigation showed that Mr. Duncan had been operating his vehicle under the
influence of alcohol at the time of the collision. Mr. Duncan was not injured as a
result of the collision and was arrested on multiple charges.
The McCracken County Sheriffs Department was assisted on scene by Mercy
Regional EMS, Reidland Farley Fire Department, Paducah power systems and Lents
Towing and recovery.
The 1600 block of Oaks Road remains was closed to traffic due to the investigation
and cleanup of the collision.
Charged: Mr. Jacob A. Duncan, 19 years of age from Benton.
Charges: Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, under 21
years old; Criminal Mischief, 1st degree; Person 18-20 Possess/purchase/attempt purchase/have another purchase alcohol.
