Two men, Jason Bohannon and Gregory Paulin, have died following a serious two-vehicle collision on Poplar Level Road in Louisville, Kentucky.
Bohannon, 56, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Paulin, 46, of Prospect, Kentucky, were passengers in a red pickup truck involved in the September 21 crash. Both men were pronounced dead after the collision, according to court records and local reporting.
The crash has since led to murder and DUI charges against the pickup truck driver, 44-year-old Bradley Roth of Rineyville, Kentucky.
What Happened in the Louisville Crash?
Louisville Metro Police responded at approximately 6:15 p.m. September 21 to a crash in the 4500 block of Poplar Level Road near Bishop Lane and Tile Factory Lane.
According to the preliminary investigation, a red pickup truck was traveling north on Poplar Level Road at a high rate of speed when it entered the intersection and struck a commercial box truck that was making a left turn.
The force of the collision caused the pickup to go underneath the box truck. Firefighters from Fern Creek assisted in removing people from the vehicle.
One passenger died at the scene. A second passenger was transported to UofL Hospital but later died from his injuries.
The victims were identified in court documents as Jason Bohannon and Gregory Paulin.
Jason Bohannon Dies at 56
Jason Bohannon was 56 and lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Authorities identified him as one of the two passengers killed in the Poplar Level Road collision. Publicly available reporting has not provided extensive biographical information about Bohannon beyond his age and Fort Wayne residence.
His death has been connected to the September 21 Louisville crash, rather than a separate medical or unrelated incident.
Gregory Paulin Dies at 46
Gregory Edward Paulin was 46 and was from Prospect, Kentucky.
His obituary information states that Paulin was born March 22, 1980, and died September 21, 2026. He was described as a hardworking man who spent much of his life in the restaurant industry.
Paulin’s family includes his parents, Mary E. Sims and Norbert E. Paulin Jr., as well as siblings and nieces and nephews named in his obituary.
A visitation and memorial service are scheduled for September 27 at Owen Funeral Homes in Jeffersontown, Kentucky.
Driver Faces Murder and DUI Charges
The crash investigation resulted in the arrest of Bradley Roth, 44, of Rineyville.
Roth was charged with two counts of murder, wanton endangerment and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was also seriously injured in the crash and was hospitalized.
According to his arrest citation, investigators found a large empty vodka bottle in the back seat of the pickup.
A blood sample taken at the hospital reportedly showed Roth had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.254%, more than three times Kentucky’s legal limit of 0.08%.
Roth was scheduled for arraignment on September 25.
The criminal charges are allegations, and Roth is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Investigation Into the Poplar Level Road Collision
Louisville Metro Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The preliminary account indicates that speed and alcohol impairment are central elements of the criminal case, but the full investigation and court proceedings will determine the complete circumstances and legal responsibility.
The two men who died were passengers in the pickup and were identified through court records as Jason Bohannon and Gregory Paulin.
Jason Bohannon and Gregory Paulin: Key Facts
| Detail | Jason Bohannon | Gregory Edward Paulin |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 56 | 46 |
| Residence | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Prospect, Kentucky |
| Date of death | September 21, 2026 | September 21, 2026 |
| Incident | Louisville vehicle crash | Louisville vehicle crash |
| Location | Poplar Level Road | Poplar Level Road |
| Status | Passenger, deceased | Passenger, deceased |
| Memorial information | Not publicly confirmed in available reports | Visitation and memorial service scheduled Sept. 27 |
Remembering the Two Victims
The deaths of Bohannon and Paulin have added a tragic dimension to a crash that is now the subject of a criminal investigation.
For their families and friends, September 21 marked the sudden loss of two people whose lives ended while traveling in Louisville.
As the legal case develops, additional information about the crash, the victims and their families may become available.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information available from law-enforcement records, local news reporting and publicly available obituary information at the time of publication. Criminal charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Details may change as the investigation and court proceedings continue.