Portland man wanted for reckless homicide

Kentucky State Police is currently seeking help by the public in locating a Tennessee man wanted for reckless homicide.

A post on KSP’s social media states that on June, 22, 2020, Jose Antonio, 31, of Portland, Tennessee was operating a vehicle eastbound in the westbound lanes on I-24 in Lyon County, resulting in a head-on collision that claimed the life of a passenger in the other vehicle involved in the collision.

The facts of the case were presented to a grand jury in Lyon County, resulting in Antonio being indicted on the charges of reckless homicide, four counts of assault, fourth degree – minor injury, driving on a DUI suspended license and failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance.

A warrant of arrest for Antonio was issued on November 3, 2021.

Antonio is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing approximately five feet six inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Antonio is asked to contact Kentucky State Police, Post 1 at 270-856-3721 or anonymously at 1-800-222-5555.