MADISONVILLE, Ky. (April 30, 2024) – Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 2 is mourning the loss of Trooper Jonathan Johnson, age 48, of Bowling Green, who was involved in an off-duty fatal crash earlier today. The Warren County Coroner made the pronouncement at 10:48 a.m. C.T.
Trooper Johnson was a nine-year veteran of the agency, assigned to Muhlenberg County. He graduated from Cadet Class 92 and served at both the Madisonville and Bowling Green posts during his tenure with the agency. 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.”
Captain Smith advised that 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.
Trooper Johnson is survived by his wife and two children.
Bowling Green, KY. (May, 1 2024) –The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 3 has requested the Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) to investigate a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Tuesday, April 30 on Nashville Road near the intersection of Fortuna Avenue in Bowling Green.
The preliminary investigation indicates that Trooper Jonathan Johnson, age 48, of Bowling Green, while off-duty was operating a 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle traveling south on Nashville Road. Zeljka Meskovic, age 53, of Bowling Green, was operating a 2008 Toyota Camry, traveling north on Nashville Road in the center turning lane. Mrs. Meskovic made a left turn into the travel path of Trooper Johnson, who was unable to stop or avoid the collision. His motorcycle collided with the Camry, and he sustained fatal injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Trooper Johnson was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Warren County Coroner. The investigation remains ongoing by KSP CIRT.
KSP was assisted at the scene by KSP Post 3, KSP Post 15, Warren County Sheriff's Office, Bowling Green Police Department, Bowling Green Fire Department, Warren County Coroners Office and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
