Bowling Green woman arrested after crash on Louisville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing into a stopped vehicle and causing a disturbance at a local hospital.

According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a collision at the intersection of Louisville Road and Moorman Lane at approximately 12:41 p.m. on Thursday.

An officer said the driver was “hanging out the driver’s side window” when officers arrived at the scene.

The officer confirmed that 44-year-old Leigh Jennings, of Bowling Green, was the only occupant.

Jennings exited the vehicle and was “unsteady on her feet and swaying,” according to the citation.

Jennings allegedly admitted to drinking alcohol and told the officer that “the accident wasn’t her fault.” The officer says an odor of alcohol was detected coming from Jennings.

According to the citation, officers at the scene were notified that Jennings had allegedly struck a stopped vehicle at the stoplight on Louisville Road and Moorman Lane.

A witness told police that Jennings “could have been traveling at 100 mph before the collision.”

The officer said Jennings was arrested and transported to the Medical Center at Bowling Green for medical treatment and clearance.

Jennings allegedly caused a disturbance and pushed a nurse at the hospital, according to the citation.

Jennings was lodged at the Warren County Regional Jail at 6:31 p.m. Thursday, according to the jail’s website.

She is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief, third-degree assault of a healthcare provider, reckless driving, second-degree disorderly conduct and driving under the influence.

The investigation is ongoing.