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Madison County Deputy arrested for DUI following crash, KSP investigating

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RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash involving an off-duty Madison County Deputy, Jonathon Thompson.

According to KSP, they received a call from the Madison County Sheriff's Office asking for assistance in investigating the two-vehicle crash that involved Thompson.

The incident happened around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday on Charlie Norris Road near Four Mile Road, according to KSP.

KSP says an investigation shows that a 2019 Maverick Sport CAN-AM driven by Thompson was heading down a gravel road and made a right onto Charlie Norris Road, pulling in front of a motorcycle driven by 21-year-old Preston Lambart.

Thompson showed signs of alcohol impairment and was arrested and taken to the Madison County Detention Center, according to KSP.

Lambart was taken to UK hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

He is charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 1st and 2nd offense.
 
This is an ongoing investigation.