Kentucky State Police trooper killed in Warren County crash

MADISONVILLE, Ky. ( FOX 56 ) — A Kentucky State Police trooper has died after being involved in an off-duty crash Tuesday.

Kentucky State Police (KSP) said 48-year-old Trooper Jonathan Johnson, of Bowling Green, was involved in an off-duty crash and was pronounced dead by the Warren County Coroner at 10:48 a.m. CDT.

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KSP said Johnson was a nine-year veteran of the agency. He was most recently assigned to Muhlenberg County. He graduated from Cadet Class 92 and served at both the Madisonville and Bowling Green posts.

He received the post-level Detective of the Year honor in 2019.

“Trooper Johnson served and protected Kentucky’s families through the Kentucky State Police and we are saddened by this loss,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “Please join me in praying for the Johnson family and everyone at KSP.”

“Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of Trooper Johnson, who was tragically killed in a motorcycle crash earlier today,” said KSP Captain Derek Smith. “Our Post 2 personnel appreciate the outpouring of support and pray for the Johnson family as they cope with this devastating loss.”

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Smith said information regarding funeral arrangements will be released when available and that Post 2 will not be releasing any information regarding the crash investigation, as it is being handled by Post 3 in Bowling Green, where the incident occurred.

KSP said Johnson had a wife and two children.

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