🚨BREAKING: Julian Fleming Charged in Fatal DUI ATV Crash That Killed Girlfriend in Bradford County
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP, PA (BRADFORD COUNTY) — In a tragic development months in the making, 24-year-old Julian Fleming has been formally charged with Homicide by Motor Vehicle while Driving Under the Influence, among other serious offenses, following a fatal ATV crash that claimed the life of his girlfriend, Alyssa Boyd, earlier this year.
The charges stem from a May 2025 incident in Columbia Township, Bradford County, in which Fleming was allegedly operating an all-terrain vehicle under the influence of alcohol when the ATV crashed, resulting in catastrophic injuries to Boyd. She later died as a result of those injuries.
Fleming was arraigned this afternoon before Magisterial District Judge Johnathan Wilcox and has since been remanded to the Bradford County Correctional Facility in lieu of $75,000 monetary bail.
Details of the Incident
According to investigators and court documents obtained today, the crash occurred on a rural private property in Columbia Township on the night of May 18, 2025, during what authorities say was a social gathering involving alcohol.
Fleming was allegedly operating the ATV at high speed with Boyd riding as a passenger when the vehicle lost control and overturned, ejecting both riders. Neither of them was reportedly wearing helmets.
Emergency responders were called to the scene by bystanders, and both Fleming and Boyd were transported to a nearby hospital. While Fleming sustained only minor injuries, Boyd’s injuries were described as critical and ultimately fatal.
An investigation led by the Pennsylvania State Police and the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office included blood toxicology reports, witness interviews, and a reconstruction of the crash. The evidence, authorities say, showed Fleming’s blood alcohol content exceeded the legal limit, leading to today’s charges.
Charges Filed
Fleming faces the following charges:
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Homicide by Vehicle While DUI
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Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
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Involuntary Manslaughter
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Reckless Driving
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Operating an ATV Under the Influence
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Careless Driving Causing Death
Prosecutors allege that Fleming’s actions were “grossly negligent and showed a reckless disregard for human life,” leading to his girlfriend’s preventable death.
A Community in Mourning
The death of Alyssa Boyd, who was in her early 20s, sent shockwaves through the small, tight-knit community in rural Bradford County. Friends and family members have described her as a vibrant and kind-hearted young woman, full of life and known for her love of the outdoors.
“Alyssa had so much ahead of her,” one family friend told local media. “This didn’t need to happen. One poor decision took her from us.”
Memorials were held in the weeks following her death, and a makeshift roadside tribute still remains near the site of the crash.
Legal Proceedings to Follow
Fleming is expected to appear in court for a preliminary hearing in the coming weeks. If convicted on the most serious charge of Homicide by Vehicle While DUI, he could face a maximum of 10 years in prison under Pennsylvania law, in addition to penalties for the other charges.
The Bradford County District Attorney’s Office has not yet commented on whether a plea agreement is on the table or if the case will proceed to trial.
Law Enforcement Urges Responsibility
In the wake of the charges, local law enforcement officials are once again urging caution when operating any motorized vehicle — especially ATVs and recreational vehicles, which are often used without proper safety measures.
“Alcohol and ATVs are a deadly combination,” said one state police official. “These machines are not toys. Tragedies like this are all too common when people ignore the risks.”
More to Come
Local news outlets will provide continuing coverage of this developing story. Updates are expected as new court documents become available and as the case proceeds through the criminal justice system.
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