A single vehicle accident on Caney Fork Rd led to the arrest of a local resident for driving under the influence last week.

Casey County Sheriff's Deputy Jake Atwood responded to the scene Tuesday after receiving a report of the accident.

Upon arrival, Deputy Atwood found Kenny Webb outside of the vehicle, speaking with Deputy Tyler Luttrell. Webb informed the deputies that the driver, identified as 24 year old Tara K Duncan, of Mannsville, had left the scene with another individual to seek help. However, Duncan never returned to the accident scene.

She was later located at a residence on KY-49. Further observations raised suspicion of possible drug use, as Deputy Atwood detected an odor of marijuana emanating from Duncan and noticed that she exhibited heavy eyes and struggled to keep them open. Duncan admitted to having smoked marijuana earlier that day.

Deputy Atwood transported her back to the accident scene. In transit, Duncan stated that she had been the one driving the vehicle during the crash.

She was evaluated by Casey County EMS but refused treatment. Duncan failed field sobriety tests.
Furthermore, a marijuana cigarette was found in Duncan's back pocket.

She was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident (Failure to Render Aid/Assistance), DUI (substance), & Possession of Marijuana.