LONDON, KY (January 3, 2021) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Hobie Daugherty along with Deputy Tommy Houston arrested Brandon Sawyers Smith age 34 of East Bernstadt early Sunday morning January 3, 2021 at approximately 1:20 AM.
The arrest occurred on Hal Rogers Parkway approximately 5 miles east of London after deputies were dispatched to a single vehicle traffic crash there.
Upon arrival at the scene deputies located a Jeep that had apparently struck a guard rail sheering off both front tires before traveling to the opposing side of the highway to a rest position.
Investigating deputies detected the odor of alcoholic beverages emitting from the driver and conducted an investigation determining that he was under the influence.
Brandon Smith was charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – First offense
- Failure of owner to maintain required insurance – First offense
- Driving too fast for traffic conditions
- Reckless driving
- Possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited
- Excessive window tinting
- Improper equipment
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Inset photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of crash site provided by investigating deputies.
