The driver first struck a patrol car, then fled the scene, only to collide with a fire engine further down the road.
According to police officials, an officer was assisting the fire department with traffic control at the intersection of Andrews Road and Fern Drive at about 10:30 p.m., due to an electrical pole fire.
A Dodge Ram pickup traveling northbound on Andrews struck the officer’s marked patrol car that was blocking the roadway, then accelerated away from the scene. The driver continued northbound on Andrews when it allegedly struck a Mentor-on-the-Lake Fire Department that was also blocking the roadway.Officials said that while both the patrol car and fire engine were occupied at the time of the collisions, no injuries were reported from either scene.After being transported the police station and processed, the driver was tested for intoxication and was found to allegedly be twice the legal limit.
He was charged with: failing to maintain reasonable control, Failure to maintain an assured clear distance, leaving the scene of an accident, OVI, BAC Over .17, possession of MJ, and drug paraphernalia. While this was reported to be the driver’s third alcohol-related offense, he was able to post a cash bond of 10% of $7,500 + costs. .Copyright 2022 WOIO. All rights reserved.