LAWRENCE CO. – A Bedford man is facing a felony charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), causing serious bodily injury, following a single-motorcycle accident in May that resulted in serious injuries to both himself and his passenger.
A Shawswick firefighter at the scene reported smelling alcohol on Super’s breath. Inside the ambulance, Deputy Miller also detected the odor of alcohol. Super initially told the deputy he had consumed “a beer a couple of hours before the crash,” later admitting to having “two Miller High Life’s.” He explained that he believed he hit a patch of sand or something that caused the motorcycle to become “squirrely” and go off-road into a ditch.
Two witnesses who were behind the motorcycle stated that Super was driving the speed limit and not swerving. They also noted the possibility of loose sand on the roadway before the motorcycle’s handlebars began to shake, leading to the wreck.
Both Super and his female passenger were transported to IU Health Bloomington for immediate medical attention. At the hospital, Super consented to a chemical test. The blood draw, later analyzed by the Indiana State Department of Toxicology, revealed the presence of Amphetamine (24 ng/mL), Methamphetamine (410 ng/mL), and Ethanol (0.063 g/100 mL) in his system at the time of the draw. It was noted in the report that additional Fentanyl and Ketamine were administered by medical staff.
Deputy Miller learned at the hospital that Brandon Super sustained a fracture to his C1 vertebra, and the female passenger suffered a nasal fracture.
Based on the investigation and toxicology report, Deputy Miller states there is probable cause to believe Brandon Super committed the criminal offense of OWI causing serious bodily injury, a Level 5 felony. An arrest warrant was requested for Super’s arrest.
A Probable Cause Affidavit outlines the initial findings and allegations that led to an arrest. Criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
