Drunk Driver Seriously Injures Self and Passengers
In Montgomery Co., Virginia a single car accident resulted in three people suffering from serious injuries. The driver was cited for driving under the influence and suffered minor injuries. The two passengers both suffered serious injuries and one is in critical condition.
According to reports, the accident occurred at around 9 p.m. The car apparently ran into an embankment causing it to flip. One of the passengers was ejected from the vehicle and critically injured. He was immediately transported to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment. The second passanger in the vehicle was taken to Valley Medical Center with serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle was Thomas Elwood Wade of Pulaski who suffered minor injuries from the crash. He will be charged with driving under the influence. The crash is currently being investigated by the New River Valley Regional Crash Investigation Team.
According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), every 45 minutes someone is killed by a drunk driver. A night out with friends led to such a tragic accident that could have been prevented. In many DUI cases, many families make the mistake in assuming that it does not need to be looked into any further than filing a police report. DUI cases are extremely complex and there are many factors that could have caused you or your family member’s injury.
