Marionville man charged with felony DWI after woman killed in motorcycle-4-wheeler collision

A Marionville man was charged with felony driving while intoxicated following a fatal two-vehicle accident 2:15 a.m. today on Lawrence County Road 1230, eight-tenths of a mile south of Marionville.

According to the Highway Patrol report, a Yamaha motorcycle driven by Joseph I. Barnett, 28, Marionville, struck a 2003 Suzuki 4-wheeler driven by Stacia V. Barnett, 29, Marionville, ejecting both drivers.

Stacia Barnett was pronounced dead by Dr. Spencer at Mercy Hospital at 3 a.m.


Joseph Barnett was treated for serious injuries at Mercy Hospital.

In addition to the DWI charge, Joseph Barnett was cited for not having a motorcycle license.