Driver Charged with DUI Following Deadly Crash on Whitten Road
The Commercial Appeal and other news outlets are reporting that Blake Rosenberg, the driver of a Ford F-150 that crashed early on Sunday morning has been charged with a DUI and reckless driving. The one vehicle wreck happened around 7:00 a.m. on Whitten Road near Interstate 40. The passenger of the vehicle, whose name has not been released, was declared dead at the scene.
Mr. Rosenberg was transported to the Regional Medical Center for treatment and is in critical condition. Mr. Rosenberg, a former Arlington High School Baseball player, apparently told police that he fell asleep behind the wheel before eventually admitting to drinking alcohol.
UPDATE: Jan. 17, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
The victim in this deadly crash has been identified as Michael Pryor, age 20. More details have also been released about the accident. The vehicle left the road, struck large rocks and ultimately hit a tree. There were no signs that the driver tried to use his breaks.
The Shelby County auto accident attorneys at Bailey & Greer have seen firsthand the devastating effects of drinking and driving. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mr. Pryor.
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