Three Injured in Accident

Occurred on 8/19/12, 7:24 pm  Intoxication Assault  Ennis Joslin/Pharoah  1208190127/C1206295

Officers responded to an accident at the intersection of Ennis Joslin and Pharoah involving a grey Volkswagen Passat and a black Dodge pick-up truck.  The truck struck the Passat and then bounced off, crashing into a concrete wall.  The 15-year-old driver of the Passat sustained minor injuries, while her mother who was traveling with her suffered a broken right wrist.  The driver of the truck had a broken right ankle and all three were taken to Spohn Memorial by CCFD Emergency Personnel.

A witness who was jogging southbound on Ennis Joslin told Police the truck appeared to be driving in excess of 100 M.P.H. when it passed him.  The witness who is a Police Officer in Maryland ran to assist the accident victims. 

Further investigation revealed the driver of the truck had been drinking and a blood draw taken.  He was hospitalized and released to hospital staff due to the extent of his injuries.

The investigation continues and 21-year-old man could face Intoxicated Assault with Vehicle.