Occurred on 11/07/11, 11:15 p.m.  Major Accident/Intoxication Assault    Long Meadow/Saratoga     C1108071/1111070158

Officers responded to a major accident involving a Toyota 4-Runner which flipped over several times.  Upon their arrival, Officers found the Toyota 4-Runner still on its roof.

Witnesses reported to Officers the 20-year-old driver of a maroon 1995 Toyota 4-Runner was driving at a high rate of speed when he failed to stop for the red light.  He was struck by a gray 2008 Toyota Corolla causing his vehicle to flip.  The driver attempted to flee on foot but was detained by witnesses.  

Officers contacted the driver who appeared to be intoxicated, but was not administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests due to his serious injuries.  He was transported to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel for treatment and a Blood Draw.

The 71-year-old driver of  the Corolla sustained an injury to her foot and taken to Spohn South. 

The Intoxication Assault investigation is ongoing, but the 20-year-old driver was cited with Failure to Stop at Red Light/Designated Place and Expired License Plate.  He was additionally charged with  Open Container and Consumption In Certain Public Places when an open bottle of  liquor was found in the vehicle.

He was also found  to be wanted on a Probation Violation  for Possession of Marijuana.