Drunk Driver Hospitalized After DUI Collision
Posted on Sunday, January 19th, 2020 at 7:14 pm
A man was airlifted to the hospital after crashing his car while driving drunk, a January 17 article of News 12 reported.
The incident happened around 11:00 AM, on Lynn Lane Road. 44-year-old Christopher Hughett was driving while intoxicated when his car went off the left side road. It then struck a tree, went back on the road, veered off the right side of the road, and hit a ditch. Hughett was thrown 50 feet from the scene due to the impact. Then, he was flown to a hospital in Louisiana to get his head and internal injuries treated. According to Oklahoma Highway Patrol, he was also not wearing a seat belt.
Drunk driving accidents can result in serious injuries and emotional trauma. Additionally, the costs of medical treatment can be debilitating to a family’s finances. If you have been injured in Oklahoma due to an intoxicated driver, the legal team of the Abel Law Firm may work on your behalf for the funds you need to cover your financial losses. Call us today at 405-239-7046 to begin taking action against those responsible.
